Makes 10-14 cookies

Free of: Top allergens except gluten.

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup (180 mL) granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) dairy-free butter alternative, e.g. Earth Balance, or unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 egg or equivalent egg replacer
• 1½ cups (360 mL) sifted light spelt flour
• 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) pumpkin seeds, toasted and roughly chopped
• 1⁄2 tsp (2.5 mL) baking soda
• 1-inch (2.5 cm) fresh ginger, grated
• 1⁄2 tsp (2.5 mL) cardamom, ground
• 1⁄4 tsp (1.25 mL) nutmeg, ground
• 1⁄2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Cream sugar, butter alternative and oil until light and fluffy. Add egg and ginger; incorporate well.
2. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir into wet mixture and mix well.
3. Drop by large spoonful onto parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space for spreading during baking. Flatten slightly with spatula and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
4. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Recipe by Simon Clarke

First published in Allergic Living magazine.
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