Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHeronsThe Retreat Recipe

The Retreat Recipe

Inspired by Herons
Time30m
Serves24

Make The Retreat Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together to ensure even distribution.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix together the coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Incorporating Mix-ins

  1. 5

    Add Mix-ins

    Fold in the chopped dark chocolate, chopped nuts, and dried cranberries into the dough until evenly distributed.

Baking

  1. 6

    Prepare Baking Sheet

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 7

    Shape Cookies

    Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.

  3. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

  4. 9

    Cool

    Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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