Sesame Raisin Cookies
Wheatless, eggless and dairyless. I sometimes use dried cherries in place of raisins
- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- ¾cup water
- ½cup raisins
- ½cup sesame seeds
- 1cup brown rice flour
- 1¼ cups rolled oats
- ¼teaspoon salt
- 1⅛ cups unsweetened apple juice
- 2tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Step 2
Bring 3/4 cup of water to boil and add the raisins. When the water returns to a boil turn off the heat. Let the raisins plump for at least 10 minutes. Drain the raisins well, then chop them coarsely.Step 3
Toast the sesame seeds by stirring them with a wooden spoon in a heavy saute pan over medium heat. Saute until the seeds begin to crackle, pop and smell toasted; about 10 minutes.Step 4
Combine rice flour, oats, salt and toasted sesame seeds. Stir apple juice, oil and vanilla into the flour mixture.Step 5
Form the dough into 8 large balls. Place each ball on greased cookie sheets or parchment paper. Moisten your fingers and flatten each ball until it is 1/2 inch thick.Step 6
Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on pans before removing.