Tis the season for candy, candy canes, candy corn and maple syrup(bonus points if you know what movie that is from)! And if you’re like me, you squeeze cookies onto that list as well.
Like orange cardamom cookies.
Dipped in chocolate.
That are also paleo AND vegan.
If you need me i’ll be over here eating cookies.
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These are so easy to make (and even easier to eat😉). They require one bowl and take 10-12 minutes of bake time. If you are feeling extra, dip or drizzle them with your favourite chocolate.
This is also a flourless cookie making the dough a little sticky. I used wet hands to roll the cookies into balls. I used cashew butter as the base which I think is the best nut butter because it takes on flavours (like orange) very well but you could also try an almond butter. Cardamom, one of my favourite spices (duh), is also here because it goes so well with orange (and chocolate!). You can find more cardamom recipes here and here and here and hereand here.
Since the holiday season has officially started in our household I wanted to share my favourite Christmas movies (which I watch every year, multiple times). And what goes better with a Christmas movie? Cookies of course!
In no particular order:
- Elf
- Christmas Vacation
- Love Actually
- A Christmas Story
- Muppet Family Christmas
Close runner ups: Home Alone, Scrooged, It’s a Wonderful Life
What are your favourite Christmas movies? More importantly, what are your favourite cookies to eat, while watching said Christmas movie? Maybe you can add this Orange Cardamom Cookie to that list!
Looking for more desserts to make this holiday? Try these:
Chai Spiced Chocolate Chip cookies (paleo)
Chocolate covered Dates stuffed with Chaga Chai spiced Ghee
Also try my Orange Cardamom Caramel(made with ghee)
Tried the recipe? loved it? Rate it and tag #sweetlizzy on Instagram!
Cardamom Orange Cookies with Chocolate (paleo, vegan)
A super easy and delicious cookie recipe with orange, cardamom and chocolate. Paleo and vegan!
- Author: Sweet Lizzy
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Paleo, vegan, gluten free
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Ingredients
4 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp ground chia
zest of one orange (about 1 tbsp)
1 1/4 cup cashew butter
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 dark chocolate bar, melted, for dipping/drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F
- In a large bowl mix the ground chia with the orange juice and orange zest. Let it sit while you measure out the rest of the ingredients.
- Add the cashew butter, coconut sugar, cardamom, salt, baking soda and apple cider vinegar and mix well. The dough will be sticky.
- Using wet fingers roll the dough into balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Press the cookies down with your fingers or a fork.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes
- Remove the cookies and let them cool on the cookie sheet for 20 minutes! This is important as the cookies will be very soft coming out of the oven and will fall apart unless you let them sit.
- Once the cookies have cooled dip them in the melted chocolate or drizzle the chocolate on top. Allow the chocolate to set before serving them. (You can pop them in the fridge for a few minutes to speed the process up)
Keywords: cookie, orange, cardamom, gluten free, paleo, vegan
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Cathy saysThank you for this beautiful paleo Christmas cookie! With so many treats around at this time of year, it’s nice to have a healthy one.
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- Sweet Lizzy says
It is nice to have some gluten free and paleo options around during the holidays isn’t it!
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Wait a minute!!! How do you have a best Christmas movies list without Die Hard???
(The cookies look amazing. But….Die Hard!)
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- Sweet Lizzy says
Bahahaha! Yes, Die Hard is a classic but for some reason I don’t seem to watch it every year!
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This sounds like a very interesting recipe, Liz. I know many people who are following a paleo diet so I am thrilled to pin your recipe to try. I also so agree that cardamom is a wonderful spice that so many people do not know about. Thanks for highlighting it in so many of your recipes.
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- Sweet Lizzy says
Thanks for pinning it Denise! I hope everyone enjoys the cookies (paleo and non paleo-ers)!
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I’m having a moment with cardamom and orange lately, so these cookies are speaking to me! We also have a bunch of Christmas movies that we watch faithfully every year. A Christmas Story is one of our faves, as well as The Polar Express and Arthur Christmas!
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- Kelly says
These look wonderful! My husband has tons of allergies but these I can make for him, yay! A Christmas miracle 🙂 Can you tell me if they store well in the freezer? If so for how long? If not, how long for normal storage.
Oh favorite Christmas movies are endless… Elf, White Christmas, The Holiday, Its a wonderful life… and yes my husband would agree thru and thru with the other post about Die Hard!!! LOL! Thank you!Reply
- Sweet Lizzy says
Hi Kelly!
I have not tried freezing them yet but I don’t see why they wouldn’t- I would assume at least a month in the freezer. Stored in an airtight container on the counter they last about 3 days! I hope you both enjoy them (while watching Die Hard😉)!!Reply
- Foram says
Would love to make these tomorrow for a Christmas Cookie Swap! Am wondering if they are on the crispier side or chewy? I’ve never baked with cashew butter before so I’m unsure!
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- Sweet Lizzy says
Hi Foram! I would say that they are a little on the chewier side!
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- Kate says
Just wondering if I could use an egg instead of the chia, I have dietary issues with fiber and have to limit it. Sounds delicious!
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- Sweet Lizzy says
Hi Kate! Sorry for the late response. I have not made this with an egg yet but I suspect it would work just fine. If you try it let me know how it goes!
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