CHOCOLATE WALNUT COOKIES

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Yield: 3-dozen small cookies or 1½ dozen large cookies

¾-cup agave nectar

½-cup canola or coconut oil

1-teaspoon vanilla

1/3-cup ground flaxseed

½-cup cocoa powder

1-teaspoon baking soda

2-cups whole-wheat pastry flour

½-teaspoon salt

1-cup nuts, smashed

In a standing mixing bowl mix together the agave, oil, vanilla, and flaxseed.

In another bowl, whisk together the cocoa, baking soda, flour, and salt. 

Add the dry to wet and mix until uniform.  Fold in the nuts. 

Place the dough in plastic wrap and form into a 3-inch diameter roll.  Refrigerate for 10 minutes. 

Cut into 1/2-inch rounds. 

Place on parchment covered baking sheets.  Bake at 350 degrees for 11-15 minutes or until lightly golden.  If coconut oil is used, it takes longer to bake.