Chocolate Cherry Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Cherry Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

Makes : 4 dozen

• 2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground
• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup almond butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup soy flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch of salt

Method

1. In a small bowl, mix the ground flax seeds with water and let them soak for 5 minutes
2. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, brown rice syrup, vanilla, a pinch of salt and almond extract
3. Stir in the flax seeds then the cherries and chocolate chips
4. In a separate bowl, mix well the flours, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda
5. Combine the three mixtures in one bowl and give it a good mix
6. The dough might be very thick, so you can knead it a couple of times with your hands to make sure the ingredients are well incorporated
7. Form small dough balls and arrange them all on baking trays lined with baking paper
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 20-25 minutes
9. When chilled, store them in an airtight container

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