Do I need to bake these Raw Sweet Star Cookies?

No, these cookies are entirely raw and require no baking; they firm up in the refrigerator after being decorated with the icing.

What kind of cashews should I use for the cookie dough?

For the cookie dough, use raw, unsoaked cashews, which you'll pulse into a fine flour in a high-speed blender before mixing with other ingredients.

How do I get the icing smooth and creamy?

For a smooth icing, blend the soaked cashews, cashew milk, agave, salt, and lemon zest until completely creamy, then add the melted coconut oil and blend again to emulsify.

Can I make these cookies ahead of time?

Yes, after decorating, chill the cookies in the refrigerator until the frosting is firm, then store them there in an airtight container until ready to serve.

What can I use if I don't have vanilla powder for the cookies?

You can substitute vanilla powder with an equal amount of vanilla extract for the cookie dough to achieve a similar flavor.

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Raw Sweet Star Cookies
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Name: Raw Sweet Star Cookies [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 30 small stars
Ingredients: Cookie; 1 1/2 cups raw cashews; 1/4 cup coconut flour; 1 tsp vanilla powder or extract; pinch of sea salt; 3 TBSP agave nectar; zest from 1/2 a lemon; Icing; 1/2 cup cashews, soaked (2-4 hours) and drained; 2 TBSP cashew milk; 1 TBSP agave nectar; pinch of salt; zest from 1/2 a lemon; 2 tsp coconut oil, melted

LC By: Lisa Pitman: Raw Food Chef

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Platter of star-shaped raw vegan cookies, frosted with creamy white lemon icing and arranged on a festive holiday plate.

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Raw Sweet Star Cookies [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

30 small stars

Dairy Free

These simple treats remind me of my Mom's classic sugar cookies but without any of the usual butter, flour and sugar. You can slather them with a layer of luscious lemony icing or keep them "au natural" for to enjoy as an afternoon snack.

Ingredients You Need for Raw Sweet Star Cookies [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Cookie

1 1/2 cups raw cashews
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 tsp vanilla powder or extract
pinch of sea salt
3 TBSP agave nectar
zest from 1/2 a lemon

Icing

1/2 cup cashews, soaked (2-4 hours) and drained
2 TBSP cashew milk
1 TBSP agave nectar
pinch of salt
zest from 1/2 a lemon
2 tsp coconut oil, melted

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How to Prepare Raw Sweet Star Cookies [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Cookie

Pulse dry cashews in a high speed blender into a fine flour. Pour into a large mixing bowl.
Add the remaining dry ingredients and stir to combine.
Add the wet ingredients and stir until a moist dough forms.
On parchment paper, press the dough (using your hands or a rolling pin) until is a uniform 1/2 inch thick. Cut out shapes using your favourite holiday shapes.

Icing

In a blender combine all of the ingredients except the coconut oil. Blend until smooth. Add the coconut oil and blend to emulsify.
Add optional colour if desired.
Decorate cookies with the icing using a piping bag or small spoon. Chill in the refrigerator until the frosting is firm.