Gluten-Free, Molasses, Apple Pie Cookies
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
Gluten-Free Crust:
- 2/3 cup almond flour*
- 1/3 cup cassava flour
- 1/4 cup arrowroot starch
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup palm shortening (or grass-fed butter)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk**
Molasses Apple Filling:
- 2 apples, peeled and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Directions:
Gluten-Free Crusts:
In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cassava flour, arrowroot starch, baking powder, and salt until blended.
Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Stir in honey and milk until a smooth dough ball forms. Chill for about 15 minutes.
Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface about 1/4 inch thick. Using a biscuit or cookie cutter, cut into shapes. Place on a lined baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
Molasses Apple Filling:
Meanwhile, combine ingredients for apple filling in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool about 10 minutes.
Spoon apple mixture over pie crusts. Sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon, if desired.
*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until you get a fine meal.
**For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)
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