These rich, fudgy dark chocolate cookies are made with low fodmap ingredients and topped with a melted chocolate web and edible googly eyes — the perfect mix of wholesome and Halloween!
Ingredients (makes 12):
- 1 cup rolled oats (blitzed into flour)
- ¼ cup almond meal
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
For the decoration:
- 50 g dark chocolate, melted (lactose-free)
- Dark choc squares
- Optional: edible googly eyes (low FODMAP or homemade with white chocolate dots and a dab of dark chocolate for pupils)
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Blitz rolled oats in a blender until fine and then in a bowl, combine oat flour, almond meal, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk maple syrup, coconut oil, egg, and vanilla. Combine with dry mixture.
- Add chocolate chips – Stir through until evenly distributed.
- Roll into 12 balls, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until just set. Cool completely.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate in a web pattern across each cookie. Place a chocolate square in the centre and add edible googly eyes while the chocolate is still soft.
- Allow chocolate to harden before serving, and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.