Terra Americana

The morning sky glistens as it only does around the change of seasons.  The striking chill to the air invokes a feeling of comfort to me.  I had intended to go for a bike ride as soon as I awoke.  The mornings when I will be able to do that are dwindling.  Instead I was lazy and decided to sit on my couch covered in a downy comforter and watch the early morning unfold through my window. 

A steaming cup of hot cinnamon tea has brought apples and comfort foods are on my mind.  As soon as I get a whiff of ambition, I am going to turn on the oven and make these cookies.  Life is tough!

• 1 cup All Purpose Baking Mix (or Jiffy Mix)
• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 tsp of Chinese 5 Spice
• 1/2 cup Coconut Oil
• 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup apple sauce
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  
• 1 cup chopped apples (try McIntosh) or roasted apples
  
• 1 cup craisins (optional)
  

Cream together Coconut Oil and brown sugar. Then add apple sauce and vinegar.  Fold in Baking Mix and Russian Mulling Spice until dampened. Mixture will be very thick. Stir in almond flour, apples and raisins. Drop by tablespoon 2 inches apart on a lightly parchment lined sheet. Bake 12 to 16 minutes in a 350 degree F  oven. Let cool slightly, remove from cookie sheet.

More Apple Excitement:

• Roasted Pork Loin with Apples and Potatoes

• Roasted Root Vegetables with cider jus

• Baked apples with cranberries, raisins and walnuts

• Maple Nut Crisp with Apples

Photo Credit: Julie Cecchini