Vegan Italian Anise Christmas Cookies
Description
Try this vegan version of these traditional Italian Christmas cookies, with a hint of anise, and made with brown sugar and almond butter.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon ground flax meal
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3 tablespoons water
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground anise seeds
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1/2 cup almond butter
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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2 teaspoons anise extract
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2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Mix ground flax and water in a bowl; let sit until thickened, about 10 minutes.
3
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.
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Bake in the preheated oven until bottom is lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar.