Dirt Dessert was a favorite childhood treat of mine, usually only served once every few years. Creating a healthy version was definitely on my dessert wish list, and the first step was finding a way to make homemade chocolate sandwich cookies. This recipe proved even better than I expected!
The white filling for this cookie takes its texture from coconut butter - and where could I find such an item? The answer proved to be in my own cupboard: shredded coconut flakes! Processing them in my Vitamix yielded a rich, creamy, and dangerously addictive result that worked perfectly in this recipe.
I used a stevia blend in this recipe, but I recommend monk fruit for its sweetness, health properties, and delicate taste.
Restful Kitchen's Review: A delicious healthy substitute for the traditional sandwich cookie. It's not as crispy you might be used to, so if you want to dunk it in milk, the effect is slightly different, but the taste is chocolatey and the filling's texture is perfect. Works excellently in recipes for cookies and cream flavored desserts.
A healthy version of your favorite chocolate sandwich cookie.
Ingredients:
The white filling for this cookie takes its texture from coconut butter - and where could I find such an item? The answer proved to be in my own cupboard: shredded coconut flakes! Processing them in my Vitamix yielded a rich, creamy, and dangerously addictive result that worked perfectly in this recipe.
I used a stevia blend in this recipe, but I recommend monk fruit for its sweetness, health properties, and delicate taste.
A healthy version of your favorite chocolate sandwich cookie.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup flour of choice
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp cocoa powder (dutch cocoa for authentic flavor)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice (I like monkfruit)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3 tbsp milk of choice
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, honey, or agave For the filling:
- 1/2 cup powdered sweetener of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted coconut butter (make your own by blending shredded coconut in the blender until buttery)
Instructions:
- For the filling, beat together all three filling ingredients until completely smooth.
- For the sandwich cookies, combine first five ingredients until well mixed. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Mix wet into dry. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 300 F. Place dough in plastic bag and form into a ball. Remove from bag, roll out, and cut flat circles. Bake on a greased cookie tray for 10 minutes. Let them cool 10 minutes before touching. Once cool, spoon a teaspoon of filling onto half the cookies, then top with the other half of the cookies. Refrigerate to set, and store in refrigerator.
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