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.
Raw Sweet Star Cookies [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Serves
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
- 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
Preparation
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.
- 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.
Notes
Add color for decorating fun - a few drops of beet juice or spinach juice work well.
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Coconut Nectar -
Grain-Free Flour
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