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Peanut Butter Cookies

These cookies are gluten-free and made without added flour, refined sugar, sodium or hydrogenated oils. Coconut sugar is a rich unrefined natural sweetener that contains a fibre called Inulin. This makes it have a lower glycemic index than regular table sugar. Peanuts are a good source of Vitamin E, Niacin, Folate, Protein and Manganese. Peanuts, although seem like nuts are actually legumes and are also rich in antioxidants.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Large Eggs

• 1 c. Organic Coconut Sugar (or substitute regular table sugar)

• 2 c. All Natural Peanut Butter

• 2 tsp. Natural Vanilla Extract

• Dark Chocolate Chips and Dry Roasted, Unsalted Peanuts (optional as garnish)

• Rice Flour (to dredge fork in to do a criss cross pattern on top of cookie dough)

DIRECTIONS

MAKES 54 COOKIES (USE A SMALL COOKIE SCOOP)

• Preheat oven to 325 F

• Beat eggs and coconut sugar together for approx. 2 min.

• Add Vanilla.

• Fold peanut butter into egg mixture until well blended.

• Refrigerate mixture for 1-2 hrs. to allow to thicken.

• Using a scoop, fill to level and place on a lined cookie sheet. Use a fork that has been dipped in rice flour and form a criss cross pattern on top of each cookie.

• Top with chocolate chip or peanut.

• Bake for 12-14 minutes until browned.

• Allow cookies to cool slightly than transfer to a cookie rack to cool completely.

• Store in an air tight container or freeze until ready to use.