VEGAN ITALIAN ANISE CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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Try this vegan version of these traditional Italian Christmas cookies, with a hint of anise, and made with brown sugar and almond butter.

Provided by Fioa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon ground flax meal
3 tablespoons water
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground anise seeds
½ cup almond butter
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons anise extract
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix ground flax and water in a bowl; let sit until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and ground anise seeds in a bowl; mix until well combined. Add flax mixture, almond butter, brown sugar, and anise extract; mix well until a soft dough forms. Shape into 2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten balls lightly with your hand.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottom is lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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