Indulge in pure cocoa bliss with a twist! Our Cocoa Hazelnut Crunch cookies feature out latest limited-edition Cocoa Hazelnut Crunch Nut Butter and are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings like never before! (Not to mention they make great holiday party treats/gifts!) 😋

Ingredients: 

• 1 ¼ all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cacao powder
• ½ tsp baking soda 
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ⅔ cup Cocoa Hazelnut Crunch nut butter
• ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce 
• ½  cup coconut sugar
• ¼  cup cane sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Vegan chocolate chips 
• Crushed Hazelnuts (optional)

Directions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Whisk together the flour, cacao powder, baking soda, and sea salt in a large bowl. Set aside. 
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Cocoa Hazelnut Crunch nut butter, applesauce, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed hazelnuts with a spatula. 
5. Scoop out 1-2 tbsp of the dough and place on the prepared baking tray, flattening slightly into a cookie shape. Repeat with the remaining dough, placing each cookie around 2” apart. 
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes. 
7. Remove from the oven and let cool on the tray for 10 minutes before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-week or the freezer for 1-month.