Try this Sweet Basil and Rosemary Cookies Paleo recipe
- Carbohydrate 4.01140416691623 g
- Cholesterol 16.2683333333333 mg
- Fat 17.5183470030658 g
- Fiber 1.93256913726508 g
- Protein 3.40198675000091 g
- Saturated Fat 7.61203508598525 g
- Serving Size 1 1 cookie (28g)
- Sodium 101.942533333345 mg
- Sugar 2.07883502965115 g
- Trans Fat 1.07284083351422 g
- Calories 178 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine Wet and Dry ingredients above until the dough comes together.
- Lay one sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface and sprinkle with ¼ cup of almond flour.
- Place dough in the center of parchment paper and sprinkle with additional almond flour if necessary.
- Place another layer of parchment paper over the dough and roll the dough into 1-inch thickness.
- Use your favorite cookie cutter to cut shapes out of dough
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Bake for 12 - 15 mins. until golden brown & Time to enjoy!
- Lay one sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface and sprinkle with ¼ cup of almond flour. (If your dough is still too wet, sprinkle a tab more almond flour.)
- Form 1 tbsp-sized balls and place onto a lined baking sheet, then gently press the balls with your fingers.
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Bake for 12 - 15 mins. & Let cool and enjoy with your favorite tea, or iced almond or coconut milk !!
Why does almond flour dough tear when rolled between parchment sheets instead of forming a smooth sheet? High oil content in nut meals prevents the gluten-free matrix from bonding elastically, meaning mechanical pressure alone will cause fracture lines. Milled almonds lack the protein gluten found in wheat, requiring eggs and honey to act as structural binders through thermal coagulation and viscous adhesion. Meticulous control over the rolling thickness, ideally targeting 1 inch, ensures the interior retains moisture while the exterior develops adequate browning during baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh basil and rosemary release volatile aromatic oils when chopped finely, dispersing hydrophobic compounds into the coconut oil base where fat-soluble flavors concentrate evenly. Precision matters when measuring the 2.5 cups of almond flour against the 2 medium eggs to prevent a batter that is too wet to shape. Rolling the dough between two sheets of parchment paper avoids direct contact with a rolling pin, preventing sticking without requiring excessive dry flour dusting that toughens the crumb. Baking requires monitoring the 12 to 15 minute window closely until the edges turn golden brown, signaling that the egg proteins have set completely and the natural sugars from the honey have undergone caramelization. Allowing the baked cookies to cool fully on the sheet structure permits the coconut oil to solidify at room temperature, shifting the texture from fragile to firm. Storing these baked items in an airtight container at room temperature preserves structural integrity for up to three days before moisture absorption softens the crust.
