Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
By: Cooking Gluten Free
Published: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 6:43am

Ingredients




2 cups Blanched Almond Flour, Finely Ground
1/2 cup Tapioca Or Arrowroot Flour
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 cup Spectrum Non-Hydrogenated Shortening
1/2 cup Light Agave Nectar
1/2 cup Palm Sugar
1 tablespoon Vanilla (gluten Free)
1 whole Egg
1 1/2 cups Quick Cooking Oats, Gluten Free

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2 In a small bowl, soak raisins in warm water and set aside. 3 In a large mixing bowl, beat the shortening and palm sugar until combined. 4 In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, agave, and vanilla. 5 Add the egg mixture to the sugar/shortening mixture, and beat to thoroughly combine. 6 In another separate bowl, combine the almond flour, tapioca, xanthan gum, cinnamon, soda, and salt. 7 Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until well combined. 8 Drain the plump raisins and fold into the batter. 9 Using wet hands, roll the batter into large tablespoon-sized balls and place on a greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten with the palm of your hands. 10 Bake for 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown. Using a spatula, remove the cookies from the sheet immediately.

About


These wholesome oatmeal raisin cookies are made with heart-healthy almond flour and sweetened with palm sugar and agave nectar. But don’t let that fool you because these little treats are deeeeeelicious!