How do I ensure the shortbread dough has the right consistency?

When mixing the shortbread dough, make sure your coconut oil is mostly solid, as liquid coconut oil will not work as well to achieve the desired dough-like consistency.

What is the best way to toast the coconut for the caramel layer?

Toast the plain unsweetened coconut in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently for about 7-10 minutes until it turns brown, watching carefully to prevent burning.

How do I create the donut shape for the shortbread cookies?

After rolling out the dough, use a circular cookie cutter to cut out the main shape, then use a small cookie cutter or a metal piping tip to punch out a hole in the center of each circle.

How long should I cook the coconut caramel mixture to thicken it?

After adding all ingredients to the toasted coconut, turn the heat to medium-low and cover the saucepan with a lid, cooking for 10-12 minutes until the caramel mixture is thickened.

What's the best way to set the chocolate layers on these cookies?

After dipping the cookie bottoms and drizzling the tops with chocolate, place them in the fridge or freezer until the chocolate is completely hardened before enjoying.

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Homemade Caramel Delites
[Vegan and Gluten Free]

KV By: Katherine Vaught

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A plate of homemade vegan and gluten-free Caramel Delites, featuring donut-shaped shortbread, toasted coconut caramel, and a chocolate drizzle.

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Homemade Caramel Delites

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These flavorful cookies layer shortbread, caramel-coated coconut, and vegan chocolate for a delicious homemade treat!

Ingredients You Need for Homemade Caramel Delites [Vegan and Gluten Free]

For the Shortbread:

1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

For the Coconut Caramel Layer:

1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons almond butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Chocolate:

1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

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How to Prepare Homemade Caramel Delites [Vegan and Gluten Free]

Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with some parchment paper. In a large bowl, sift in your almond flour, coconut flour, and salt, and whisk to combine.
Add in the maple syrup, vanilla, and coconut oil (make sure your coconut oil is mostly solid, liquid coconut oil will not work as well). Use your hands to combine it all together until it forms a dough-like consistency.
Dust a rolling mat with some extra coconut flour and start rolling out your dough until about 1/4 inch thick. Use a circular cookie cutter to cut out a circle, and transfer it to the parchment paper. Once it's on the parchment paper, use a small cookie cutter or a metal piping tip to punch out a hole in the center, so that it looks like a donut. Repeat for the remaining cookies, continuing to dust with coconut flour as you go.
Bake the cookies for 25 minutes until golden brown on the edges and let cool before transferring to a plate.
In a separate, microwave-safe bowl, add your chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes until melted.
Dip the bottom of each cookie into the melted chocolate, then place on parchment paper to cool.
While chocolate is cooling, add the plain unsweetened coconut over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Stir frequently for about 7-10 minutes until it turns brown.*
Add the maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla, salt, and coconut oil to the saucepan with the toasted coconut and stir to combine. Turn the heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Cook for 10-12 minutes until the caramel mixture is thickened. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
Using your hands place the coconut on the top of the cooled shortbread cookies. Press the coconut onto the cookie, in an even layer. Repeat for all the cookies.
Drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over top of the cookies. Let cool in the fridge or freezer until chocolate is hardened, and enjoy!