Hotel Lobby Cookies
Picture this: you're chilling in the Ritz Carlton Club Lounge, snagging those decadent delights that are crunchy, buttery, and hit that sweet-salty sweet spot just right. They practically melt in your mouth, and I swear, you'll keep reaching for more like it's a reflex. Whip up a batch, and you'll instantly channel the boujee royalty within. Trust me, make these, and when people ask for the recipe, share the love—you won't regret it! 🍪✨
And just between us - these cookies are packed with healthy fats, fiber, and nutritional goodness :)
Ingredients
6 Tbsp Ghee (Yes you can use butter but ghee taste better IMO)
1/4 C Coconut sugar (Yes you can use brown sugar but coconut sugar brings a savory vibe thats unmatched)
1 Tbsp Maple Syrup (The REAL type NOT the corn syrup stuff)
2 Yolks
1 Tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste (Vanilla extract can also be used)
3/4 C Oat flour
1/4 C Almond flour
2 Tbsp flax meal
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 C chocolate chips (pick you favorite I use 1 whole HU chocolate bar chopped up and a handful of HU gems)
Instructions
First things first take your ghee or butter out of the fridge and let it get to room temperature - best for cookie making.
Add ghee, brown sugar, and maple syrup to your mixer bowl (I use this one) cream together for 3 minutes on medium speed until well combined.
-you can use a hand mixer or mix by hand - if mixing by hand mixing time will be slightly longer.
Add 2 yolks, vanilla bean paste or extract and mix for 5 minutes on medium speed until well combined and light pale in color.
Add oat flour, almond flour, flax meal, salt, baking soda, and baking powder mix for 2 minutes until combined.
Chop chocolate (or chocolate chips) then fold in with spatula.
Line baking tray with parchment paper, shape cookies and place then 1 inch apart on baking tray.
Placein refrigerator for 20 minutes to set. DON’T SKIP THIS STEP OR YOUR YOU’LL END UP WITH ONE LARGE COOKIE.
While cookies are setting in the fridge preheat the oven to 325.
Bake at 325 for 15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes and enjoy!
Notes
If your new to some of these ingredients - great! Buy them and use them in everyday cooking.
Ghee can replace butter in cooking and recipes - Ghee is clarified butter, which means it has been simmered to remove water content and milk solids, including lactose and casein. This makes ghee a suitable option for individuals who are lactose intolerant or sensitive to dairy proteins. Ghee has a higher smoke point compared to butter so its better for frying (love to use it to make fried eggs) . Ghee contains butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that is anti-inflammatory and supports gut health.
Coconut sugar contains inulin and has a lower glycemic index compared to brown sugar - this means coconut sugar is absorbed more slowly in the body, causing a slower and smaller rise in blood sugar. It also contains small amounts of minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium.
Real maple syrup—yeah, not the Aunt Jemima stuff I grew up with. No shame if you're still buying that, but it's essential to know there's no actual maple syrup in there; that's why it's labeled as 'syrup,' not maple syrup. All stores typically carry real maple syrup, which is not only rich in antioxidants but also significantly more flavorful. Do yourself a favor and invest in the real stuff; you deserve it.
Oat flour - make your own but grabbing rolled oats throwing them in a blender and blending for 3 minutes - wala! Also this makes the cookies gluten free and provides fiber and nutritents you won’t find in wihte flour. Oat flour can replace all-purpose flour in recipes like muffins, pancakes, doughs and breading for a nutty flavor and moist texture. Also can be used as a thickening agent in soups and sauces, offering nutritional benefits and enhancing the overall taste of various dishes.
Almond flour is packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. It’s great to use in brownie, crust, dough, and macaroon recipes.
Flax Meal is an easy way of sneaking in fiber and omega 3 fats to baked goods, breading (add 1 Tbsp into your bread crumbs when making chicken cutlets or meat balls), or toss a Tbsp into smoothies your body will thank you for it!
Chocolate HU chocolate is my favote because it contains protein, fiber, antioxidants, and a ton of flavor but choose your favorite and use that!
Yes you can make this vegan by replacing 2 yolks with:
Nut Butters: Use 2 tablespoons of nut butter (like almond or peanut butter) per egg yolk.
OR Silken Tofu:: Blend 1/4 cup of silken tofu until smooth for each egg yolk.
