Vegetarian

Flourless Sesame Almond Cookies

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<p>Cathe Olson is the author of<em> Simply Natural Baby Food,</em> available at <a href="http://www.simplynaturalbooks.com/" target="_blank">www.simplynaturalbooks.com</a></p>

By Cathe Olson

This cookie combines ground sesame seeds, almonds, and arrowroot to make a delicious crispy cookie that is high in calcium. The lauric acid in the coconut oil increases calcium absorption.

1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 cup almonds
1/2 cup softened coconut oil or butter
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup arrowroot
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons dehydrated cane juice (Rapadura)
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon grated orange rind (optional)
2 to 3 tablespoons water or orange juice


<p>Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Oil 1 or 2 large cookie sheets. In food processor or blender, grind sesame seeds and almonds to powder. In mixing bowl or in food processor, mix in remaining ingredients except liquid. Add liquid a little at a time until dough holds together. Place walnut-size balls on prepared baking sheet leaving about 3 inches in between. Press balls with fork twice to form a criss-cross pattern. Bake 20 to 22 minutes, or until bottom and edges are golden.</p> <p>Yield: about 2 &frac12; dozen</p> <p>Note: Regular sugar can be substituted for Rapadura if you wish.</p>