Amaranth Cookies Recipe

4.30 from 10 votes

These amaranth cookies are sweet, chewy, and delicious. They're vegan and gluten free. These nutrient-dense cookies are sweetened with dates and don't contain any added sugar.

Prep Time25

Cook Time18

Total Time43

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 167.2kcal

Author: Jennifer Bell

Equipment

Food processor or blender.
Sheet pan
Parchment paper

Ingredients

1 cup dates (tightly packed)
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup amaranth flour
1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
3/4 cup almond butter (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Remove the pits from 1 cup dates, then add them to a bowl.
Add 1/2 cup boiling water to the bowl of pitted dates.
Let the dates soak in the water for 10 minutes.
When the dates have finished soaking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add 1 cup amaranth flour and 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder to a mixing bowl, then mix well.
Add the dates and soaking liquid to a food processor or blender, along with 3/4 cup almond butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Blend until smooth, then transfer that mixture to the mixing bowl with the amaranth flour and baking powder.
Use your hands to knead the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and a cookie dough texture is achieved. This is a sticky job, so wear kitchen gloves if you prefer.
Use your hands to roll the cookie dough into 12 evenly sized balls and place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Use your fingers to flatten the cookie dough balls into circle shapes.
Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18 minutes, then let them cool to room temperature before removing from the pan and serving.

Notes

Optional additions include 1/2 cup of dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
Store these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze them for up to three months.

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