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Buckwheat Flour Cookies Recipe

These gluten-free, vegan buckwheat flour cookies are soft, chewy, and chocolaty. They're nutritious and satisfying. These buckwheat cookies are easy to make and freeze well.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Jennifer Bell

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1/2 cup almond butter (creamy)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: melted dairy-free dark chocolate for drizzling on the cookies after they’re baked and cooled.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the almond butter, maple syrup, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, vinegar or lemon juice, and salt to a large mixing bowl and use a whisk to mix well.
  • Add the buckwheat flour and baking soda, then use your hands to mix until a dough is formed (you can wear disposable gloves if you prefer to not get your hands sticky).
  • Use your hands to roll the dough into 12 evenly sized balls and place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Use your fingers to press the balls of dough into flat circle shapes.
  • Bake the cookies at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool to room temperature before serving.
  • Optional: once the cookies have cooled, drizzle some melted dairy-free dark chocolate on top, then place the cookies in the fridge to allow the chocolate to harden for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Store these buckwheat flour cookies in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze them for up to six months.
  • Optional addition: mix half a cup each of vegan chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts into the cookie batter, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg