Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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!
Total Steps
10
Ingredients
12
Tools Needed
6
Ingredients
- 1 whole Egg
- 1 1/2 cups Quick Cooking Oats, Gluten Free
- 1/2 cup Palm Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla (gluten Free)
- 1/2 cup Light Agave Nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Spectrum Non-Hydrogenated Shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 2 cups Blanched Almond Flour, Finely Ground
- 1/2 cup Tapioca Or Arrowroot Flour(optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2
In a small bowl, soak raisins in warm water and set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the shortening and palm sugar until combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, agave nectar, and vanilla.
Step 5
Add the egg mixture to the sugar/shortening mixture, and beat to thoroughly combine.
Step 6
In another separate bowl, combine the almond flour, tapioca or arrowroot flour, xanthan gum, cinnamon, baking soda, and sea salt.
Step 7
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until well combined.
Step 8
Drain the plump raisins and fold into the batter.
Step 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.
Step 10
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown. Using a spatula, remove the cookies from the sheet immediately.