Tasty Maple Walnut Cookies!

Tasty Maple Walnut Cookies

Hello again!  (Bethany here:))  So much time has passed since I last posted a recipe--so sorry about that!  No excuses though, I'm back and making yummy vegan dishes again and I couldn't be more excited.

SO, my good friend Tina told me about a cooking class she'd heard they were having at the local community centre and wanted to know if I'd come along.  I didn't know if I'd be interested, I must confess, I've become so lazy when it comes to cooking anything, but really I'm so glad she invited me.  It was a VEGAN cooking demonstration/class!!  And there were samples passed out for everyone!!  They were so knowledgeable and eager to share what they know and love about living and eating as a vegan.  I came away from it the first night feeling invigorated, determined, and hopeful about my health and that of my family.  They focused on the brain during these sessions, so most of the recipes we learned featured ingredients that promote mental health.   

I've made a few things but, first things first, I want to share the cookies.  I love these so much, I wish I had made more.  My little girls and my husband love them too :)

Thank you to Dominic, Nadine, Stella, and the rest of you that presented these yummy dishes at the Wentworthville Community Centre!  (Elim Health Centre -- The Vegetarian Way)

Tasty Maple Walnut Cookies

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups walnuts, ground

2/3 cups wholemeal flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup flaxseed (linseed) meal

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoon maple syrup

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/4 cup almond milk (I found my batter to be a bit dry so I added this, you might not need as much or you might want a little more)

***The original recipe called for 1/3 cup carob chips or a bit of cacao, but I had none on hand.  I bet you could play around with this recipe easily to customize and make these cookies some of your favorites!

1)  In a bowl add all the ingredients in the given order and mix well.

2)  Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. (350 degrees F)

3)  Drop dough on wax paper covered cookie sheet with a spoon and flatten with a fork.

4)  Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden, check often to prevent from burning.

And there you have it, some delicious and healthy cookies :)  I hope you give them a try!