I'm always looking for an excuse to make a Paleo baked good. Good excuses include: the weekend, half birthdays, the State of the Union Address, 10 hour work days, out of town visitors, mid-life crisis, pending due dates of things such as exams, papers, or work deadlines, Tuesdays, lifting heavy things, doctors appointments, and Valentines Day. Here are the cookies I made this week, give yourself a little Paleo love too. If you missed Valentines Day, don't worry, love is always in season (and so are cookies)!
Paleo Cookies:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup raw honey or agave
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. In a smaller bowl combine coconut oil, agave, and egg. Mix wet ingredients with dry. Add in coconut milk until ingredients are smooth and firm.
Separate dough into two balls then freeze for 30 minutes. Shape into hearts (or just place by rounded tablespoon), about 1/4 inch thick, then bake on foil lined cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown.
Paleo Cookie Icing:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup raw honey or agave
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tsp arrowroot powder
- 1/8 cup coconut milk
On low heat, heat 1 cup coconut milk, coconut oil, agave/honey, and salt. In a bowl mix arrowroot powder and 1/8 cup coconut milk. On low heat add the arrowroot paste to the pan. Let thicken, then remove from heat and cool.
After the icing has cooled blend for 30-60 seconds. Then refrigerate for 45-60 minutes. Ice cookies!
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