Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tsp heavy cream
- 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Flannerys Own Certified Organic cacao powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup Flannerys Own Certified Organic raw cacao nibs
- zest of one large lime
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.
- Beat the butter and sugars together for about two minutes at medium speed or until well incorporated and light creamy in colour.
- Add the egg, cream, and vanilla extract until well incorporated, about a minute. Be sure to scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl halfway through.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cacao powder. Add to the butter mixture slowly, and beat at medium speed, stopping once all of it is incorporated (do not over mix).
- Fold in the cocoa nibs and lime zest.
- Take small spoonfuls of the dough and roll into 2cm sized balls and place onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Bake for 12 minutes. Let cool on the pan for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information
Flannerys Own Raw Certified Organic Cacao Nibs - Food of the GodsCacao beans are the seeds of an Amazonian fruiting tree and source of all chocolate and cocoa products. Our raw Nibs are from the best tasting premium Criollo variety and are simply the shelled and crushed chocolate beans.
Cacao is one of the most complex food substances on earth and raw Cacao products are a source of beta-carotene, amino acids (protein), Omega-3 EFA's, calcium, zinc, iron, copper, sulphur, potassium, and one of the best food sources of muscle relaxing, stress relieving magnesium.
The antioxidant capacity of chocolate is well known, however the tradition of making chocolate with dairy inhibits these antioxidants. Because 'Raw' Cacao Nibs do not contain any dairy, the antioxidant capacity is greatly enhanced and they are approximately 4000% higher in antioxidants than blueberries.
Cacao is high in Magnesium which is known to increase the overall vigour of the heart muscle and decreases blood coagulation which lowers blood pressure and helps the heart pump more effectively, reducing the likelihood of blood clots and strokes.
Magnesium also balances brain chemistry and increases brainpower; it helps to create strong bowel movements, reduces menstrual cramping, relaxes muscles, increases flexibility, helps to build strong bones and increases alkalinity within the body helping to open up over 300 different detoxification and elimination pathways.