This recipe will make 16 cookies that kids will love! With a centre of delicious jam, you can modify the design to include any shapes you like - why not make them seasonal with snowflakes and christmas tress, or keep it neutral with a star.
Cookies
Ingredients:
2 cup spelt flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 cup & 3 tbsp vegan butter
1/3 cup coconut sugar
2 tbsp. date essence
1 tsp. vanilla essence
1 pinch of pink salt
raspberry jam
Method:
In a large mixing bowl mix together the flour, baking powder and ginger In another mixing bowl cream together the ingredients (except jam) Pour into the flour and knead using your hands until it's well combined. Wrap in cling film and let it sit in the fridge for 20 minutes (not much more, otherwise it will get too hard).
Preheat oven to 170ºC/350ºF and between two baking sheets, roll out the dough Using a round cuter cut out around 16 circles (more or less depending upon the size) Cut a shape in the middle of half of the circles Put the circles on a baking tray and spread with jam, then place the cut out circles on top Bake in the oven for 14 minutes Allow to cool before serving
