German Pfeffernüsse Cookies

 Ingredients:

2 cups almond flour

1 cup oat flour

1 cup coconut sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp cardamom

1/4 tsp allspice

1/4 tsp ginger

1/8 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 cup maple syrup

3 Tbsp melted coconut oil

3 Tbsp applesauce

1 tsp vanilla extract

Coconut powder sugar:

1 cup coconut sugar

1 Tbsp tapioca starch

Method:

Combine wet ingredients and dry ingredients separately.  Mix together until its a smooth consistency.  Divide in half, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Working quickly, using a cookie scoop, place parchment on a cookie sheet and place the cookies a couple inches apart.  Back for 13 minutes or until tiny cracks appear on the top of cookies.  

Blend the coconut sugar and starch in a high speed blender until a powdery consistency.   Dust on top of cooled cookies.  Enjoy this healthier version of Pfeffernüsse.