Homemade Gluten-Free Lotus-Style Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup Almond flour (1 cup)
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch (1/2 cup)
• 2 tbsp Grape honey (It may be replaced with sugarcane molasses or honey, depending on the source. The recipe also describes it as plant-based honey.)
• 3 tbsp Coconut oil
• Ground cinnamon (To taste; it was one of the spices used in the recipe.)
• Ground cloves (To taste; it was one of the spices used in the recipe.)
• Ground nutmeg (To taste; it was one of the spices used in the recipe.)
• 2 tbsp Water (The amount used by the author; add until the dough reaches the right consistency while remaining slightly crumbly.)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix the almond flour, cornstarch, and spices to taste. The author recommends using a generous amount of spices.

2. 2

   Add the coconut oil and grape honey to the dry mixture and incorporate the ingredients.

3. 3

   Gradually add water until the dough reaches the right consistency. The author used 2 tablespoons; the dough should remain slightly crumbly.

4. 4

   Grease a silicone mat or use parchment paper to roll out the dough without it sticking.

5. 5

   Roll out the dough on the prepared surface.

6. 6

   Cut out the cookies with a cookie cutter and, if desired, use a stamp. If you do not have a cookie cutter, the author suggests using the lid of a baking powder container.

7. 7

   Place the cookies in a preheated oven at 190 °C and bake for about 12 minutes, watching them carefully so they do not burn. They should be lightly golden.

8. 8

   After baking, store the cookies in the refrigerator and consume them within 5 days, or freeze them to preserve them for longer.

Notes

The source does not specify the dough thickness, exact yield, or freezer storage time. Grape honey, molasses, and honey are options mentioned in the source; therefore, the version made with honey is not vegan. The description calls the recipe sugar-free, although it contains grape honey or other natural sweeteners.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cookies
• gluten-free
• lactose-free
• vegetarian
• vegan with plant-based honey
• baked
• crispy