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YIELD: 20 COOKIES My mother knows how to make some killer rugelach. While it’s a traditional Jewish pastry that is enjoyed year-round, the cookies’ fragrant fruit filling and crispy pastry crunch always marked the start of the holiday season in our house. Directions Preheat oven to 400 °F. Place the apricots, dates, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, …
YIELD: 30 CRACKERS A perfect base for so many recipes, such as s’mores or cheesecake crusts, these crispy crackers are also pretty great on their own. These are especially good slathered with a bit of almond or coconut butter. Directions In a large bowl, whisk together the buckwheat flour, superfine brown rice flour, tapioca flour, …
YIELD: 30 COOKIES These cookies taste wonderful with or without the use of a Springerle mold, so feel free to let them remain flat on top if you don’t have molds handy. Directions Preheat oven to 350 °F. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, sugar, and anise extract. Add the prepared egg replacement. In …
YIELD: 24 COOKIES These delightful cookies, similar to commercial fig bars, are hearty and not-too-sweet. The key to these cookies is keeping the dough super cold. I advise chilling after each rolling and shaping to ensure stick-free, evenly rolled cookies with no frustration. Directions In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed meal with the water …
YIELD: 24 COOKIES These dreamy cookies, with crispy wafers and creamy filling, make a wonderful accompaniment to chamomile or green tea. Directions In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed meal with water and let rest until gelled, for about 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk together the superfine brown rice flour, sorghum flour, tapioca …
YIELD: 24 COOKIES Similar to the coconut-topped Girl Scout Cookies that are both chewy and crisp, these brilliant bites utilize Medjool dates to stand in for the caramel, adding a little extra goodness. Directions Cream together the margarine, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix together sorghum flour, brown rice flour, …
YIELD: ABOUT 20 COOKIES These cookies taste just like America’s favorite sandwich cookie; a touch of orange adds an elegant note. You can even twist off the tops and just enjoy the filling! Dunked in almond milk they become the perfect remedy to the midday slumps. Directions Cream together the margarine and sugars and then …
YIELD: 24 COOKIES These cookies are a classic right up there next to Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter. This version includes teff flour, which boasts a pretty impressive nutritional profile for such a tiny grain, being high in protein, iron, calcium, and potassium! Directions In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed meal with water and …
YIELD: 18 COOKIES These cookies are delicious on their own but also make a fabulous accompaniment to ice cream, especially when shaped into waffle cones. To make these cookies into homemade waffle cones you will need a Pizzelle press, which can be sourced from any typical home goods store. When hot to the touch, shape …
YIELD: ABOUT 2 CUPS This cookie butter has taken over the nation from suppliers such as Trader Joe’s popularizing it to the extreme … but I’ve never found one in stores that is gluten-free! So, I had to make my own, and boy am I glad I did. Try this “butter” on top of cupcakes, …