Christmas Chocolate Cookies

Makes 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 c. almond flour/meal

  • 1/2 c. unsweetened shredded coconut

  • 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 T. cornstarch

  • 1/2 t. baking soda

  • 1/3 c. + 1 T. maple syrup

  • 1 t. vanilla extract

  • 1/2 Lilly’s chocolate chips (optional)

  • 1/2 c. chopped dried cranberries (optional)

Preparation

  1. Mix together dry ingredients in medium-sized mixing bowl.

  2. Mix together wet ingredients, then add to dry and mix well.

  3. If using, add chocolate chips and/or cranberries, mixing thoroughly.

  4. Drop by tablespoon-sized cookie scoop onto parchment covered pan.

  5. Bake for 6 minutes at 350 degrees.

  6. Remove from oven and pat down slightly. Return to oven and bake for 6 more minutes.

  7. Cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes before moving to cooling rack.

Almond Raisin Cookies

(variation on Chocolate Cookies)

INGREDIENTS

  • Almond Raisin Cookies

  • Ingredients:

  • 1 c. almond flour/meal

  • 3/4 c. unsweet shredded coconut

  • 2 T. cornstarch

  • 1/2 t. baking soda

  • 1/3 c. + 1 T. maple syrup

  • 1 t. almond flavoring

  • 1/2 t. vanilla flavoring

  • 1/2 c. raisins, diced

PREPARATION

  1. Mix together dry ingredients in medium-sized mixing bowl.

  2. Mix together wet ingredients, then add to dry and mix well.

  3. If using, add chocolate chips and/or cranberries, mixing thoroughly.

  4. Drop by tablespoon-sized cookie scoop onto parchment covered pan.

  5. Bake for 6 minutes at 350 degrees.

  6. Remove from oven and pat down slightly. Return to oven and bake for 6 more minutes.

  7. Cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes before moving to cooling rack.

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