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Pink Peppercorn Cranberry Pinwheels (V & GF)
Cookies are meant to be fun, and what’s more fun than a cookie with a whimsical design? While pinwheels are typically made during the holidays, we think they should be celebrated year round. With that in mind, we’ve shared a recipe inspired by our January First Nibs Cranberry Pink Peppercorn bar, Chocolate-dipped Pink Peppercorn Pinwheels. These swirly, mesmerizing cookies are fruity, bright, and zippy. Crushed pink peppercorn studs our gluten-free cookie dough, which is harmoniously swirled...
Chocolate Persimmon Loaf with Lime Glaze (V + GF)
 Our Chocolate Persimmon Loaf combines two things we love about winter: persimmon season and cozying up with a slice of hearty breakfast loaf. We set out to create a chocolate-y loaf that was comforting and bright all at the same time, a loaf that feeds your soul in the cold, dark winter months. Our breakfast loaf is gluten free, using oat flour, which makes it perfectly reminiscent of a warm bowl of oatmeal. We mix in our fruity Dominican Classic Dark Baking Chocolate, giving this loaf a de...
Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Cookies (V & GF)
We've got hot chocolate and we've got cookies on our minds all December long, so we thought why not combine the two! With our Candy Cane Hot Chocolate as the star ingredient in this cookie, we've adapted one of our favorite vegan, gluten-free cookie recipes by Eric Kim for our hot chocolate cookie. It may not be a hot mug of cocoa, but the nostalgic charm and familiar, festive flavors of this cookie will warm your soul. With an addictively chewy texture and vibrant peppermint flavor, you won...
Chocolate Linzer Cookies with Blood Orange and Pistachio (V & GF)
Who doesn’t love a linzer cookie? We love how festive and whimsical linzer’s are, so naturally we had to make a Raaka version that satisfies your chocolate craving while playing with bright flavors to make a cookie that is truly one of a kind. In the spirit of linzer tradition, our recipe starts with an almond/hazelnut flour base, which is blended with just the right amount of Tanzanian cacao to give this light cookie a hint of richness. A blood orange marmalade center and pistachio garnish ...
Cacao Tahini Checkered Shortbread (V)
One of our favorite flavors to pair with our chocolate is tahini, so of course we had to come through with a holiday-perfect tahini and chocolate cookie. We wanted to make a festive cookie with a look that is one of a kind, and familiar, indulgent, flavors that evoke instant coziness and bring you home with every bite. In comes our checkered shortbread cookie. A melt-in-your-mouth rich cookie that is sure to bring a unique character to any holiday table, fireside snack board or gifting cooki...