Orange Sesame Cookies – Gluten Free

Orange Sesame Cookies

Makes 30 to 35 cookies Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

• 1 ½ cups oat flour
• 1 ½ cups rolled oats, partially ground in the food processor
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup apple or orange juice
• ½ cup tahini, also known as sesame butter
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Grated rind of ½ orange
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions:

1. Mix the dry ingredients.
2. Whisk together the wet ingredients.
3. Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and blend until well combined.
4. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet and flatten them. You can place them close together as they do not spread much.
5. Bake for 10 minutes. Then, turn the cookies over and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Keep a close watch to prevent over-baking.

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Fun Note:

Years ago, when I was teaching yoga at Macrobiotic Summer Camp, a batch of these cookies was auctioned. They were sold for $44, a testament to their popularity and deliciousness.