Ingredients
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1 cup almond flour
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1/4 cup tapioca starch
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1/4 cup coconut sugar
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1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
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1/4 tsp baking powder
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1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
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1 Sliced almonds for topping (optional)
Directions
Serve your Vegan Chinese Five-Spice Almond Cookies with a cup of green tea for a delightful Chinese-inspired treat.
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less coconut sugar to your liking. Chinese five-spice powder typically includes a blend of star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon (or cassia), Sichuan (or Chinese) peppercorns, and fennel seeds. Make sure to use a vegan brand of Chinese five-spice powder if you’re following a strict vegan diet.
Steps
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. |
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In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, tapioca starch, coconut sugar, Chinese five-spice powder, and baking powder. |
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Add the melted coconut oil and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until you get a crumbly dough. |
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Slowly add almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together and can be easily rolled into a ball. |
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Take small portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie. |
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If desired, gently flatten each cookie with a fork or your palm and press a sliced almond onto the center of each cookie. |
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. |
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Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. |
