Coconut Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups shredded coconut flakes or desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup almond flour or oat flour
• 1/4 cup coconut oil/olive oil/vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• 1/2 cup maple syrup

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
• Combine all the dry ingredients and pulse in a food processor if the coconut flakes are large. If using sweetened shredded coconut, skip the sweetener.
• Add coconut oil and maple syrup, and pulse until the mixture comes together.
• Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet using a tbsp measure, flatten the dough balls, place a few sliced almonds on top, and press.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. It may take longer to bake depending on the size of the cookies.
• Let cool for 30 minutes so the cookies can set and harden.

Source: Shweta Singh