3tablespoonMelted butteror melted coconut oil, where to buy coconut oil
1tablespoonOrange Zest ( grated orange peeluse a micro plane or fine grater).
1teaspoonOrganic Orange Extractwhere to buy orange extract., organic GF kind
cupSweetener of choice: ⅓ organic Maple Syrupor for low carb use ½ cup erythritol + 25 drops liquid stevia, where to buy stevia, for paleo
¼cupunsweetened Almond or Coconut milk.
2tablespoonunsweetened Cocoa or cacao powderwhere to buy cacao powder
½teaspoonbaking soda + 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar mixed in separate pinch bowl .it will be really fizzy
¼cupunsweetened coconut flakes* optional
¼Cupdark chocolate chipssoy & dairy free (I used this brand), for low carb can use a low carb chocolate bar, chopped).
Optional Topping:
tablespoonCan also melt a 1 ½ of dark chocolate chips with a drop or two of orange extract for garnish * both are optional.I also topped with a bit of extra orange zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F, and line or grease a baking sheet.
Mix in large bowl: coconut flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, shredded coconut and set aside.
Mix in a separate bowl ; eggs, almond or coconut milk, sweetener of choice ( maple syrup or low carb one, etc.), melted butter or melted coconut oil, orange zest, and orange extract.
Add pre -mixed baking soda + apple cider vinegar mixture to egg / almond milk mixture and stir in well.
Add liquid egg mixture to coconut flour mixture and stir in thoroughly.
Add chocolate chips,( or chopped low carb chocolate bar) and mix in well.
Put bowl of cookie dough in freezer for 10 minutes ( this keeps it from spreading as it bakes) I like to go and wash dishes until the dough is cold.
Spoon onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 13 to 16 minutes or until some what firm.
Let cool completely, then garnish with optional melted chocolate and orange zest.
Notes
Nutritional Information for Low Carb Version: Serving Size; 1 cookie, Cal:74, Carbs: 4 g / Net Carbs: 3 g, Fiber: 1 g Fat: 6 g Protein: 1 g Sugars: 2 g*all nutritional data is an estimate based on the products I used* Below is Nutritional Data for Paleo (maple syrup) Version: