ALMOND POPPY SEED COOKIES

Preheat oven to 350 degrees 

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4-dozen cookies

3/4-cup coconut oil

1/3-cup ground flaxseed

1/3-cup water

2-teaspoons almond extract

1-cup maple syrup

3 1/2-cups whole-wheat pastry flour

2-teaspoons baking soda

1/2-cup poppy seeds

1/2-teaspoon cinnamon 

In a standing mixing bowl, mix together the oil, flaxseed, almond extract, and maple syrup.  

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, poppy seeds, and cinnamon.  

Roll the dough into a 3-inch diameter cylinder and chill in plastic for 1/2-hour.  Slice the dough into 1/4-inch rounds.  

Bake cookies at 350 degrees on a parchment lined baking sheet for 15-minutes or until golden.