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Walnut Fennel Cookies

Walnut Fennel Cookies: Irresistibly Chewy & Guilt-Free Delight

These Walnut Fennel Cookies are gluten-free, vegan, chewy, and delicious, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Walnuts Substitute with almonds, hazelnuts, or sunflower seeds for variation.
  • 2 teaspoons Fennel Seeds Omitting them creates a simpler taste.
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Flour Alternatives include brown rice flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Consider swapping it with nutmeg or allspice for a different flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom Adjust according to your taste preferences.
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Use fresh or powdered ginger, depending on what you have on hand.
  • 0.5 cup Sweetener (optional) Customize sweetness with sugar, coconut sugar, or maple syrup.
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil Substitute with melted coconut oil or applesauce if desired.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Measuring tools
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Walnut Fennel Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, ground fennel, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, sweetener, and vegetable oil.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
  5. Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are light golden brown.
  8. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These cookies are gluten-free and vegan, making them a guilt-free indulgence. Experiment with various nuts and spices for unique flavors.

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