Crockpot Paleo Chocolate Cookie Bars

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   Line crockpot with parchment paper and rub with coconut oil.

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   Set aside.

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   In a large bowl, beat together melted coconut oil and coconut sugar.

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   Add egg white and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.

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   Pour almond meal, baking powder and salt into oil mixture and stir until well combined.

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   Stir in chocolate chips.

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    Transfer dough into crockpot and press down evenly.

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    It can be a little tricky with the parchment paper.

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    5.

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    Cook on low heat until outside of cookies appear golden brown and inside is still soft, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

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    Mine was perfect at 2 hours and 15 minutes.

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    Be careful not to overcook the bars as they firm up a lot once cooled.

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    6.

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    Once cooked, carefully use parchment paper as a handle and gently lift bars out of crockpot and transfer to a rack to cool completely.

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    7.

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    Once cooled, cut and devour.

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    Notes: 1.

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    Do not try to flatten parchment paper when you transfer bars to the rack, as cookies are too soft and youll break them apart.

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    Leave it with all its sticky-up glory.

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    2.

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    If you want to bake these in the oven, roll dough in heaping 1-tablespoon balls, so they are taller than they are wide and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

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    Refrigerate for 1 hour and then bake at 350 degrees F for 89 minutes, until edges just appear golden.

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    Let cool on pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.