HEAlthy6_CHARM Cardamom and Coconut Vegan Cookies is one of the recipes from our cookbook of vegan recipes. These cookies are sweet and rich with a subtle flavor of cardamom without the traditional egg or dairy ingredients for gluten-free, vegan treats. There is no added fat to these cookies as they are made primarily with coconut oil that has been whipped. The cookies are crispy to the bite and have a short baking time. There is no egg in these cookies, however, they are not vegan or gluten-free because they are made with milk and milk derivatives.
The recipe serves 12-15 cookies. Each serving contains 175 calories, 0g fat, 5mg sodium, 26g carbs, 3g fiber, and 8g sugars.
Dishes like this are a great treat when you are craving sweets and want to try something with fresh ingredients that you might not normally think of. They have a wonderful exotic flavor and can be made in many ways by mixing and matching the flavors. You could also add raisins or dried cranberries for a colorful variation to these tasty cookies. The cookies are great by themselves, but we also hear that they make a great addition to coffee or ice cream. Try some for yourself and see for yourself what you think!
Cardamom and Coconut Vegan Cookies
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour (280 grams) 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter (or refined coconut oil), room temperature 6 oz. light brown sugar (or palm fruit sugar) 3/4 cup white granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 1/2 tbsp water 2 cups unsweetened shredded dried coconut 1/4 cup ground flax seed 6 oz. pitted dates, chopped 1 tsp cardamom
3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature 2/3 cup brown sugar (or palm fruit sugar) 3 tbsp white granulated sugar 2 tbsp water
Directions: Preheat oven to 350F. Cream butter, flax seeds, dates, and cardamom together in a food processor until well combined. Add in water, vanilla, and coconut oil, and mix well. Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix just until smooth. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or wax paper and chill for about 30 minutes to allow it to firm up a bit.
These vegan cookies are a great dish if you are in the mood for something sweet and are tired of the same old dishes you have. They will give you a new viewpoint about vegan cookies and vegan dishes. Just because they lack animal products does not mean that they can’t taste good or be truly satisfying. While these cookies don’t contain eggs, they are not gluten-free which is what makes them not vegan.
