Inspired by the viral olive oil caramel trend, you’ll love this recipe for soft and chewy Olive Oil Cookies. Gluten-free, dairy-free and most importantly, delicious.

Makes about 10 cookies 

Ingredients: 

• 120g almond flour
• 1 heaped tbsp oat flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 50g coconut sugar
• 120g peanut butter
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp softened coconut oil
• 50g pure maple syrup
• Equal parts olive oil and pure maple syrup
• Flaky sea salt (for topping)

Method:

1. In a bowl, mix together the almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, and coconut sugar.
2. In another bowl, beat together the peanut butter, egg, softened coconut oil, and pure maple syrup until smooth.
3. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Refrigerate the cookie dough for 1 hour.
4. Roll the dough into balls, then press them flat. Place them on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 11 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
5. For the caramel, mix equal parts olive oil and pure maple syrup until emulsified. Drizzle over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.