Cookies With Oil Instead Of Butter

Maple Walnut Cookies

Maple Walnut Cookies

Ingredients

Makes : 4 dozen

• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup almond butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2/3 cup all purpose flour
• 2 2/3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup soy flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Method

1. In a small cup or glass, mix the ground flax seeds with water and let them soak for 5 minutes
2. In a large bowl, mix the butter, sugar, maple syrup, honey, cinnamon, vanilla and salt
3. Stir in the flax seeds then add the walnuts and raisins
4. Mix in the flours and baking powder
5. Knead the dough a couple of times
6. Form small dough balls and arrange all of them on baking trays lined with parchment paper
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 20-25 minutes or until slightly golden brown and fragrant
8. Store in an airtight container until serving