Orange Frosted Cinnamon Raisin Cookies (AIP, Paleo, Coconut-Free)
 
 
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Serves: 1 dozen
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
  • 4 large medjool dates, pitted
  • ½ cup palm shortening
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 gelatin egg (1 tablespoon gelatin + 4 tablespoons water)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1¼ cups tigernut flour
  • ¾ cup tapioca starch
  • ⅓ cup golden raisins (optional)
For the Frosting:
  • 4 tablespoons palm shortening
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (add extra if you want it sweeter)
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Place pitted dates in a microwaveable bowl and immerse them in warm water. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until water is hot and dates have totally softened.
  3. Places dates in food processor and process until a paste is formed.
  4. Add dates paste, palm shortening, and maple syrup to a stand mixer and mix until light and fluffy.
  5. Make gelatin egg by sprinkling 1 tablespoon gelatin over 4 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan. Allow gelatin to "bloom" for 1 minute, then turn on medium/low heat and whisk until gelatin mixture is light and foamy.
  6. Add gelatin egg to mixer and mix well. Then add in remaining ingredients, except raisins. Mix well, then add in raisins last. Dough should be slightly sticky but able to be formed into balls.
  7. Form dough into 12 equal balls and flatten a bit with your hand or a spatula. (Dough won't spread much.)
  8. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until cookies are firm around the edges. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. For the frosting, stir together the palm shortening, maple syrup, and orange zest until light and fluffy. Frost cooled cookies and enjoy!
Notes
~You can use regular raisins or other dried fruit in place of the golden raisins, or omit if you prefer!
Recipe by Fed and Fulfilled at https://fedandfulfilled.com/orange-frosted-cinnamon-raisin-cookies/