Cookies
Cookies can be tricky little buggers because to make crunchy cookies you need lots of fat. I don't like lots of fat in my baking but I don't like too soft cookies either. So what to do? I use as much as necessary without using a teaspoon more. So for example usually a cookie recipe calls for around 100-200 grams of butter but I might use 5 tablespoons of coconut oil and then use some tahini (sesame butter), cashew butter or almond butter. I even use peanut butter in some instances. The cookies are fairly light (considering that they don't contain any butter) and yet crunchy. Well most of them are. The cookies are the only recipes that contain more than 2 tablespoons of coconut oil but Christmas comes only once a year right?
Almond Cookies with Chocolate Frosting
Almonds are packed with calcium and protein and macadamia nuts also contain healthy stuff, notably the mono-unsaturated fats which are good for our heart.
Banana and Carob Chip Cookies
These are very simple and easy to make. I use tahini (sesame paste) quite a lot.
Banana and Chocolate Chip Cookies
There is something wicked about chocolate and bananas. Think grilled bananas with dark, organic chocolate melting on top...for me...that is heaven.
Banana and Date Cookies
These cookies are sweet without being too sweet. They are also moist and absolutely wonderful when freshly baked.
Brazil Nut and Carob Chip Cookies
These are absolutely lovely. They are not too sweet and not too rich, just perfect with a glass of ice cold soy milk (or regular milk if you prefer).
Cinnamon Cookies
These are my favourite cinnamon cookies. There is absolutely nothing that announces the arrival of Christmas more clearly than the aroma of these baking in the oven.
Date and Carob Cookies
These cookies are gluten free and the perfect treat if you are having guests with gluten intolerance over for coffee.
Date and Orange Cookies
I swear to you, if I could lock the delicious smell of these cookies in a jar, I would do it and then open the jar a couple of times a day and just inhale the lovely aroma of oranges, cinnamon
Golden Cinnamon Cookies
I love cinnamon cookies and I always make a whole lot before Christmas. I usually have to make them a couple of times during Christmas since my husband loves them and he is SUCH a cookie monster.
Greek Almond Cookies
These are Greek delights and are perfect as a gluten free treat with an espresso. I often make them myself even though I am not gluten intolerant.
Italian Chocolate and Almond Cookies
I love these little treats. They are also fairly healthy, packed with calcium and heart-healthy fats from the almonds.
Lísa's Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you have been using my site you should be familiar with my friend Lísa by now. We are foodie friends and know each other through my website. We share recipes, thoughts on food and much more.
Maple Syrup and Tahini Cookies
These cookies I call "Hlynsíróps- og sesamsmjörssmákökur" in my not-so-smooth mother language, Icelandic.
Maple Syrup and Vanilla Cookies
These are absolutely perfect for Christmas, especially if you cut them into fun shapes such as stars, snowflakes, snowmen or whatever reminds you of the festive season.
Nuts and Seeds Energy Cookies
These cookies are an excellent source of energy and they also provide complex carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats and lots of vitamins and minerals.
Oatmeal and Raisin Cookies
These are typical Christmas cookies in the Icelandic household. My grandmother and mother made similar cookies and my husband's grandmother and my mother in law also made them.
Peanut Butter Cookies
This must surely be the recipe with the shortest ingredients list ever, only three items! These cookies are very simple to prepare and are moorish and delicious.
Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies
These are the perfect treats for adults and children alike. They are also a breeze to make and most children love helping out (making the indentation) which is of course a very important job!
Walnut and Raisin Cookies / Treats
Walnuts are amazingly healthy and are sometimes called the "heart's seat belt" because of their heart protective qualities. They are also good for our brain.
