Protein-Packed Italian Cookie Balls (Print Version)

Soft Italian cookie balls enriched with protein, glazed and adorned with festive sprinkles.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup almond flour
02 - 1 cup oat flour
03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
07 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
11 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Add-Ins

12 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips or chopped dried fruit (optional)

→ Glaze

13 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
14 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)
15 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - Festive nonpareils or sprinkles

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend melted coconut oil or butter, maple syrup or honey, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
05 - Fold in mini chocolate chips or dried fruit if using.
06 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Arrange on prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip cooled cookie balls into glaze, then sprinkle with festive nonpareils. Allow glaze to set before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Soft and flavorful Italian cookie balls with added protein for a healthy holiday treat.
  • Coated with a light glaze and festive sprinkles for a beautiful presentation.
  • Easy and quick to prepare with simple ingredients.
  • Perfect for gifting or sharing during the festive season.
02 -
  • Use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon to ensure uniform cookie ball sizes for even baking.
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too soft to handle easily.
  • Glaze the cookie balls while they are completely cool to prevent melting or running.
  • Store finished cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness up to 5 days.
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