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Christmas Monster Cookies

These Christmas Monster Cookies are soft, chewy and loaded with dairy-free white chocolate and festive holiday candy coated chocolate gems. Made with a wholesome and delightful blend of almond flour, cashew butter, coconut sugar and more, they make the perfect gluten-free holiday treat. 

Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Holiday
Keyword christmas cookie recipe, christmas monster cookies, cookies for santa, oatmeal christmas cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 27 minutes
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 290 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup melted vegan butter , you can also sub with refined coconut oil, or regular unsalted butter if you're not dairy-free
  • 1 1/3 cups coconut sugar , you can also sub with brown sugar or preferred brown sugar substitute such as Lakanto golden monk fruit sweetener or Brown Swerve for a lower sugar option.
  • 2 flax eggs , to make flax eggs, combine 5 tablespoons water + 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds & let it sit for 5 minutes or until thick and gel-like. You can also sub with 2 regular eggs if you're not plant-based.
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup creamy cashew butter , cashew butter will give you the best flavor but you can also substitute with peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
  • 3 1/4 cups a mix of roughly chopped coconut flakes + roughly chopped sliced almonds . , You can also sub with gluten-free quick oats (not rolled oats) if you're not grain-free.
  • 1 cup sugar-free dairy-free white chocolate chips . or chopped white chocolate , such as Pascha's Chocolate, Enjoy Life or Lily's Sweets for a lower sugar option

OPTIONAL

  • 1 cup mini holiday M&M chips , OR sub with dairy-free chocolate chips of choice or preferred candy coated gems of your choice such as Keto Gemz, Unreal Dark Chocolate Gems or Lily's Sweets No-Sugar Added Dark Chocolate Candy Coated Pieces.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir in the chopped coconut and almonds.

  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and coconut sugar together until smooth & combined. Whisk in the vanilla, cashew butter followed by the flax egg (or regular) until well incorporated. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix together with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined.

    Fold in the white chocolate chips and M&M's reserving 1/4 cup of each for topping if desired.

  3. Place dough in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Once the dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

  5. Using a large cookie scoop or measure and roll 2-1/2 tablespoon size cookie dough balls. Place about 8 balls onto prepared cookie sheet.

  6. Bake in preheated oven for 9-12 minutes for a soft and underbaked cookie. They will continue to bake on the cookie sheet. Press a piece or two of the remaining chocolate chips and M&M's into each cookie if desired. Cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts
Christmas Monster Cookies
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 290 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 5g10%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.