Healthy Almond and Cinnamon Christmas Stars

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 3/4 cup Coconut sugar
  • 1 pinch Vanilla, powder

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 3/4 cups Almonds, freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp Chia seeds, ground

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water

• Other

  • a pinch of powered xylit for decoration

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Description

Ingredients

• 1¾ cups of freshly ground almonds (250g)
• ¾ cup of coconut sugar (100g)
• 1 tablespoon of ground chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons of cold water
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
• 3 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
• a pinch of vanilla powder
• a pinch of powered xylit for decoration

Directions

• Start by grinding the almonds into a flour if you are using whole almonds.
• Place the ground chia seeds and the water into a small bowl. Whisk together with a fork and set aside to thicken for about 10 minutes.
• Place the coconut sugar, ground almonds, cinnamon and vanilla powder into a food processor or big bowl. If you are using a food processor, then mix it shortly. If you are using a hand mixer, just quickly mix everything.
• Add the chia-mix and maple syrup and combine everything for about 30 seconds until a sticky dough forms. If the dough is crumbly, and not sticky, add a teaspoon of cold water.
• Pre-heat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
• Roll the dough out between two pieces of baking paper. Make sure not to roll it out too thin - it should be around 5 mm thick. Using star shaped cutters, cut out about 30 stars.
• Place the cinnamon stars on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes until transferring them to a cooling rack.
• Tip: Store the Almond and Cinnamon Christmas Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for the best result.