Crispy Chocolate-Dipped Oatmeal Peanut Cookies Recipe
These Crispy Chocolate-Dipped Oatmeal Peanut Cookies are a delightful treat combining wholesome oats, crunchy peanuts, and rich dark chocolate. Naturally sweetened with honey, these cookies offer a perfect balance of texture and flavor, making them an ideal guilt-free snack or dessert for any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling and cooling time)
- Yield: 12-15 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup (130 g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (65 g) peanuts
- ⅓ cup (60 g) dark chocolate, chopped
Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (70 g) coconut oil, melted
- 4 tbsp (80 g) honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Process Oats and Peanuts: Using a food processor or coffee grinder, grind the rolled oats and peanuts until they form a coarse flour-like mixture that will serve as the base of your cookie dough.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the melted coconut oil and honey (or maple syrup) thoroughly with the ground oat-peanut mixture. Then, refrigerate the dough for 30-40 minutes to help it firm up and make it easier to handle.
- Shape Cookies: Remove the dough from the fridge and form it into small balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten each ball with your hands until they are approximately 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) thick.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden color. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Dip in Chocolate: Melt the chopped dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave. Once the cookies have cooled, dip the top of each cookie into the melted chocolate. Optionally, decorate with peanut crumbs or any preferred topping. Let the chocolate set before serving. Enjoy your crispy, chocolate-dipped delights!
Notes
- If you prefer a nut-free version, consider substituting peanuts with sunflower seeds and topping with seeds instead of peanut crumbs.
- Using maple syrup makes this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Ensure cookies cool completely before dipping in chocolate to avoid melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keywords: oatmeal cookies, peanut cookies, chocolate-dipped cookies, gluten free cookies, healthy cookies, honey sweetened cookies
