NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

BY Carolyn Ketchum

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp coconut oil
2/3 cup Swerve Confectioners
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup flaked, unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds or peanuts
1/2 cup cacao nibs (or more chopped nuts)

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Servings: 15

Calories: 190

Total Fat: 17g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 40mg

Total Carbs: 16g

Dietary Fiber: 4g

Sugar: 4g

Protein: 4g

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1

Line a large baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Silicone baking liners also work.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, combine peanut butter, chopped chocolate and coconut oil over low heat. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.

Step 3
Whisk in confectioner’s Swerve, cocoa powder and vanilla extract until smooth. Add coconut, nuts and cacao nibs and stir until well combined.

Step 4
Drop mixture by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until set. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Makes 15 cookies.