AMAZING Flourless Double Chocolate Nut Cookie Sandwiches! These flourless cookie sandwiches that are actually healthy, easy to make, Gluten Free, and Paleo friendly! Dark chocolate, chocolate chips, and a nutty filling that will make your mouth water. Snack or dessert, you decided! Dairy free options.Â
And it’s August. And it’s been 7 years this month that I’ve been writing and sharing on this little space called the interweb. For Reals? Blog years are like dog years, so really I am 49 in blog years. Pass me some flourless chocolate nut cookie sandwiches and a big glass of coconut milk! Lets sit and reminisce of all the good times and awkward posts. Haha. That would take FOREVER! But wanna know what my VERY first gluten free RECIPE was? It was a flourless chocolate muffins with orange almond butter filling. You can go to see it yourself on this flourless creation post (can you tell I like flourless treats?)
I also used to post  recipes on my husband’s Training blog back in the day too. From 2008 to 2010 until he said ” Hey, you should start your own blog and share all these recipes.” And then Cotter Crunch blogpost was born in 2009 or maybe 2010?? And then in 2011 Wordpress and self hosted. THAT WAS SO LONG AGO!!  When a lot of you were born (just kidding). More like when  blogging as a hobby days. Speaking of  that,  this blog became more than a hobby the end of 2014. I rebranded and refocused. And in fact, I didn’t even have a proper Facebook page until last year. Um… yes, I’m a bit slow. Lord have mercy I am old and tired.
Back to my point here y’all. AUGUST means we ENJOY the things in life that have come and gone. Like summer closing in … like outdated blog posts that actually make you laugh… like the fact that cookie sandwiches were probably so last year but flourless cookies.. yes, they are making a comeback. Okay I might have made that last part up.
In all seriousness, I am sharing these flourless cookie sandwiches because it’s exactly what I desired to make. No rhyme or reason to it. I call this “living in the moment” recipe creation. An ode to my very first flourless chocolate muffin creation. Let’s just pretend like it’s blogging days 2009 … not a worry or SEO thought in the world. Haha, you cool with that? Cool.
Okay so the flourless cookie part are actually made from chocolate chips, cocoa, almond butter, and hazelnuts. It’s almost like a Nutella cookie, almost!
And then you got your filling..fillin…ooey gooey whipped goodness. Can you guess the flavor? It’s of course, more nut butter and more chocolate! Actually I used sunflower seed butter (although almond butter works too) blended together with sugar free powdered sugar. Yes, I made sugar free powdered sugar and I will tell you just how easy it is in a minute, mmm k?
But first, let’s talk about the nut butter filling. Â It’s crucial. You see, you can totally use peanut butter here but to be honest, the peanut butter will overpower the chocolate hazelnut. You don’t want that, trust me, you want a lighter and smoother flavor to pair. I am not lying when I say this flourless double chocolate nut cookie sandwich is TO DIE for. It’s all about the combo and the texture of the cookie. Yup. Crisp, light, cocoa-ish cookie with nut topping.
Perfectly creamy (but not heavy) chocolate nutter butter like filling. OMG! I love theee!!!
Double chocolate and double nut because I didn’t want to make it uneven, right? Haha Yes!!! The best kind of double if you ask me.  Healthy fats, anti-oxidants, real food fuel…. did I just say that a cookie sandwich was fuel? Sure, and every other nutrition excuse I can think of to eat these.
Speaking of, you ready to bake and eat? Ya you are!
Nutrition Facts per cookie with the sugar free powdered sugar.Â
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Flourless Chocolate stuffed Cookie Sandwiches {Grain free, Gluten Free}
- Total Time: 48 minute
- Yield: 20 cookie sandwiches 1x
Description
Flourless Double Chocolate Nut Cookie Sandwiches {Grain free, Gluten Free}
Ingredients
For the Chocolate nut Cookie:
- ½ cup chopped nuts (I used hazelnuts). Plus extra for topping
- â…” cup dark chocolate chips (Enjoy life brand is vegan/gluten free). Plus extra for topping
- 1 cup no stir nut butter (almond butter or peanut butter). *see notes for nut free version)
- 1 egg
- ⅓ c to ½ c cocoa powder (use more for richer taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- optional Hazelnut extract for a “nutella” taste.
For the Filling:
- ½ cup creamy nut butter (I sound that almond butter or sunflower seed butter work best)
- 4 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil for dairy free)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar or my sugar free powdered sugar. See notes.
Instructions
For the Cookies
- First grind up your chocolate chips and nuts in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add in the rest of your ingredients and mix well to form a cookie like batter.
- Let batter sit in fridge 1-2 hrs.
- Remove batter from fridge. Preheat oven to 350F
- roll the batter into golf ball size balls. Place on greased cookie sheet.
- Next, using your hand or the flat end of a measuring cup, press the cookies flat. I usually coat the measuring cup with a bit of oil so it doesn’t stick to cookies when pressing.
- this made around 30 – 36 cookies or so.
- Sprinkle topping of each with extra nuts and chocolate chips.
- Bake for about 15 -17 minutes or until edges are crispy. Check at 15 minutes to see progress.
- Remove from oven and set aside.
for the chocolate nut filling
- Place ½ cup of your creamy nut butter in a mixing bowl. add in your butter or oil. Beat on low.
- Continue to mix/beat on low and slow add in your powdered sugar, cocoa, and vanilla.
- Beat until smooth.
- If batter gets to thick, add in a touch of coconut milk to thin out.
- Scoop 1-2 tablespoon of chocolate nut filling on flat side of a cookie. Pair with another cookie to make a cookie sandwich.
- Serve or store covered in fridge if you are going to serve later.
- This made around 18-20 cookie sandwiches. You can adjust the cookie size if need be. Just roll bigger balls first. But you will then need to adjust cooking time.
Notes
- If you want to make powdered sugar sugar Free follow the directions below.- ¼ cup xylitol or stevia sugar 1 cup arrow starch or potato starch. Blend in food processor for 5 minutes
- This made around 18-20 cookie sandwiches. You can adjust the cookie size if need be. Just roll bigger balls first. But you will then need to adjust cooking time.
- Prep Time: 2 hr
- Cook Time: 15 min
For the calories using regular powdered sugar –Â 216 calories (11 grams sugar) 16 carbs
Kitchen tools to help you make these Flourless Cookie Sandwiches
Do you remember your first recipe you ever made and shared that you were excited about? Do you still make it today? I want to know it if so! Would love for you to share it in the comments section.
Ever made flourless cookies or cookie sandwiches filled with nut butter? Think NUTTER BUTTERS Y’all!! YES!
LC
*There are a few affiliate links within this post to help support Cotter Crunch site. Thanks so much!Â
Hi! I’ve been following you for only a year and I love your website even though I’m not GF. These cookies came out dry and crumbly. Any tips as to what may have gone wrong? Overcooked?
Oh no! So sorry penny. Did you use exact ingredients? I find each oven bakes them so different. How thin did you make them? Happy to help fix this! Thanks for feedback
Currently typing this in October, but hope you can still accept my tribute to your happy 6-year blogiversary! What could be better than celebrating with these amazing cookie sandwiches? 😀
of course! and thank you!
Gah, I’m drooling over here! Nutter Butters – so good. Can’t wait to try these!
Seven Years!! My god, woman! You are amazing. Congratulations.
PS I love the hand shot.
I”m ancient. LOL!
Seven years, that is amazing lady 🙂
And these look insaaaaaaane. Like seriously I am drooling over here.
My first recipe I was excited to share has to be a sticky honey tempeh sandwich thing I did, it was so freaking good! Have a lovely day sunshine 🙂
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yum!!!!!!!
I am going to be too old to care about blogging in 5 years – I hope! 🙂
haha you are not old. you are BEAUTY!
Girl i ADORE you and your blog!!! Hahahah!
Seriously, I’m sitting here reading and looking at the cookies and my stomach is growling…these look like heaven in treats. Thank you for sharing your passion and sweetness : )
xxoo
Thank you friend! i still read you posts in bloglovin just don’t have time to comment. <3 you and your amazing heart
Are these cookies good without the filling? I am GF and also like to avoid so many calories! These look delicious. Thanks. Susie
I think they are! Very crispy but still crumbly texture when by themselves. More dark chocolate taste. Let me know if you try them!
Happy August, Lindsay! I’m so looking forward to this month, AND making these delicious flourless cookies!
yes! go for it girl!
I have no words. Yum doesn’t seem sufficient. xoxo
I remember when CC was your husband’s training blog. Has it really been that long?
crazy! we’ve known each other forever. WE MUST MEET!
I think I need to make these. If it wasn’t 11 pm, I would right now. But that’s amazing Lindsay that you’ve been blogging for 7 years? I think I’ve followed you (not as consistently as I should) about 4 or 5 of those years. Your blog is one of the most beautiful encouraging, real and joyful places. <3 And these cookies look so easy. I'm a big fan of flourless, because I often don't have the right kind of flour. *I am the world's most unprepared cook.*
Awww well I just love you and your support pretty lady! <3
This looks amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing! Cookie sandwiches sound like a delicious idea! <3 <3 <3
You are so right. Blog years are like dog years! Everything changes so fast in the blogging world. One thing that never changes is great recipe and this is one!
These look so crazy good!
well I am sure your wife has made some crazy good cookie sandwiches too! Tell her we can cookie swap, sound good? Haha
I’ll have 5 . Thanks.
I HOPE in 5 years all I’ll gave to do is have a thought and it’ll type itself… and then self-edit so I don’t sound like an ass or make typos.
Amen! And life in New Zealand
7 years! That’s amazing! These cookies are definitely a great way to celebrate!!
yes and I think I need 7 cups of coffee to go with it.
OMG this are ridiculous. I will take 215674567. Also, congrats on 7 years this month! Crazy!
make with your almond butter, stat!
Hahaha I love “blog years are like dog years”… it does feel like I’ve been blogging forever when it’s really only been a little under two years. And, as I say (honestly!) with all your recipes, these are simply stunning. I need to make them ASAP.
well thanks friend. That means a lot! xxoo
We’ve love following you now and back then 🙂
xoxo
ditto friends! love you both!
Um WOW these look amazing! I want to lick my screen right now!!!
go for it! but it might not be tasty. LOL!
Totally drooling over these! If you’re old, then what does that make me??? And blog dog years, OMG yes! It feels like that especially with all the blood sweat and tears we put into it.
you’re not old! you’re LIVING life! <3
You are definitely “over the hill” in blog years, but that doesn’t mean anything negative–fine wine, people! My blog was a bit of a cluster when I started out–I had so much to say, and not many people to say it to, but it helped me organize my feelings, at the very least!
i love that! yes so true! wine me. haha kidding. Love your thoughts, always
49 in blog years, lol! Blog years are intense so I know what you mean 😉 First two recipes ever share were turkey meatballs I think that I still make for my kids, and homemade mayo which I still make once per week. These look insanely delicious – LOVE cookie sandwiches!
I think I need to move to you! YUM!