Vegan Chinese Peanut Cookies

With a hint of Asian flavor, these vegan Chinese peanut cookies are a tasty treat. They are great for people who want a healthier cookie option because they are made with gluten-free flour and other healthy ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free flour
• 1 cup peanuts, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, chopped peanuts, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, applesauce, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt

Mix well until a dough forms

Using your hands, roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet

Press each ball down gently with a fork to flatten it slightly

If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds on top of each cookie for garnish

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week