Pine Nut Cookies

These Pine Nut Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, buttery flavor of pine nuts with a hint of sweetness. Perfect for a Paleo dessert, they are both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Pine nuts - 50 grams
• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Coconut oil - 2 tablespoons, melted
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and the egg until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
5. Fold in the pine nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 5 cm apart.
7. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 80 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.01 L

Health Benefits

• Pine nuts are rich in healthy fats and provide a source of protein.
• Almond flour is low in carbs and high in fiber, making it suitable for a Paleo diet.

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