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cherry pistachio and white chocolate christmas cookies

cherry pistachio and white chocolate christmas cookies


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Description

This Cherry Pistachio and White Chocolate Christmas Cookie recipe is perfect to bake with kids!  It’s also a healthier Christmas cookie that’s just as delicious!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90 grams) rolled (traditional) oats
  • 1 cup (150 grams) plain whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup (45 grams) pistachio (or almond) meal (OR an extra ½ cup wholemeal flour for nut free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup (125 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • ½ cup (125 ml) coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1½ cups (125 grams) fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup (125 grams) white chocolate, chopped
  • 3/4 cup (125 grams) pistachios, chopped
  • To decoratemelted white chocolate and chopped pistachios

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 160 C (320 F) and line two oven trays with baking paper. Set aside.
  2. Place the oats, flour, pistachio meal (or wholemeal flour for nut free version), baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
  3. Whisk to combine.
  4. Add the egg, maple syrup, vanilla, coconut oil, cherries, white chocolate and pistachios and stir to combine.
  5. Use an ice-cream scoop or ¼ measuring cup to shape the cookies. Arrange on the prepared tray.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool completely on the tray.
  7. Decorate each cookie with a little melted white chocolate and sprinkle of pistachios.  Enjoy x

Notes

Cookies are best kept in the refrigerator in an air tight container.  Will keep for 3-4 days.

Cookies are freezer friendly.  Store in an airtight snap lock bag.  Will keep for 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American