It’s that time of year when you just want to get a big, soft blanket; cuddle up with the kids and enjoy hot tea and spice cookies. Here’s my latest spin on our basic cookie recipe:

Ginger Spice Cookies – gluten free

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almonds
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup butter
• 2 1/2 cup sucanat
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup sorghum flour
• 1 cup buckwheat flour
• 2 cups coconut, shredded
• 2 in knob of fresh ginger, grated finely
• 3 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp real salt
• 1 tsp stevia powder (green herb kind)

Method:

1. Blend nuts and seeds in Blendtec or similar blender until fine.
2. Mix butter, nuts and seeds in mixer until combined.
3. Add sugar, soda, salt, stevia, and spices – mix well.
4. Add each egg separately.
5. Pour in each cup of flour until well incorporated.
6. Add coconut flakes and mix until combined.
7. Scoop out on cookie sheet/baking stone and bake 10-12 minutes in a preheated oven at 375.
8. Enjoy during story time with some fresh milk or hot tea.