Monday, January 8, 2018

No Added Sugar Cinnamon-Spice Raisin Cookies

https://www.rachaelhartleynutrition.com/blog/2014/12/no-added-sugar-cinnamon-spice-raisin/

No Added Sugar Cinnamon-Spice Raisin Cookies
Author: Rachael Hartley, RD, LD, CDE
Serves: About 25

For a chocolate version, use regular raisins instead of golden raisins and add cocoa powder to the mix.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups California golden raisins
  • 3 cups almond meal
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter or cashew butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • Large pinch of salt
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, warm 3-4 cups of water in the microwave for 3 minutes. Add golden raisins and let them plump for about 5-10 minutes.
  2. Drain the raisins and transfer to a food processor. Blend until pureed, about 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and process until fully combined and blended, scraping down sides as needed.
  3. Using a spoon, scoop spoonfuls of batter and form balls. The batter is very sticky, so wet hands are helpful. Place them 2 inches apart on a well greased cookie sheet. Flatten with the back of a spatula.
  4. Bake at 325 for 15-20 minutes until the tops are golden. The bottoms have the tendency to brown, so you may want to check after about 15 minutes.
  5. Let cool a few minutes on the baking sheet, transfer to a wire rack to cool fully. Will keep in a covered container at room temperature for a few days, or store in the refrigerator for a week or so.

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