Recipes and News
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...
Cacao Ginger Cookies, Two Ways (V & GF)
We couldn’t make it through the holiday baking season and not pay homage to our favorite seasonal bar -- Ginger Snap. Cue our ultimate Cacao Ginger Cookie. We developed a recipe that could be used two ways: as a soft-baked gingersnap, and as an iced gingerbread cut-out. This cookie is a crowd pleaser: it’s vegan and gluten free, yet bold and soul-warming. Dare we say this is the only ginger cookie you’ll need this holiday season. Ingredients: 1 stick vegan or dairy butter ½ cup brown sugar...
Chocolate Chai Pudding Pie (V & GF)
This holiday pie is inspired by a favorite: the chai latte. This is an easy, vegan, no-bake pie that’s halfway between a chocolate pudding and a cheesecake, with all the coziness of a warm latte. As a base, we used Willa’s Kitchen Dark Chocolate Oat Milk, which is made with our very own Peruvian cacao powder. Dark chocolate, oat milk, warming chai spices, and rich maple syrup come together to create a creamy, dreamy pudding pie filling. We pair this filling with our gluten free buckwheat cac...
Chocolate Pie Crust
We’ve been in love with Knead Love, a small one-woman bakery based in Brooklyn, for some time now. Owner and baker Sarah Magid specializes in what she calls “gluten-free, nutrient-dense and high-vibe baking,” focusing on the pillars of good bread and baked goods: time, care, and fresh ingredients. Her dedication to all three runs deep, but particularly when it comes to sourcing. A large portion of her ingredients can be found at the NYC Greenmarkets, like Roxbury Mountain Maple Syrup, Trembla...