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Lentil Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 In a small pot over med-heat/flame, mix the lentils & the water.
Step #2 Bring to a simmer, & let simmer for 30 to 40 mins, cover, or until lentils are tender.
Step #3 Remove from the heat & puree.
Step #4 If using as soon as possible, let cool.
Step #5 The puree may be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.
Step #6 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step #7 In a medium bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon & allspice.
Step #8 In the bowl of a stand-mixer with a whisk attachment, cream together the sugar & butter on medium speed.
Step #9 Add the egg & mix until just incorporated.
Step #10 Add the vanilla & lentil puree & mix until mixd.
Step #11 Add the flour mixture & mix on lowish speed until just mixd.
Step #12 Remove the bowl from the mixer & stir in the the oats, dried fruit & coconut.
Step #13 Form the dough into balls about 2 tsps in size & place on a baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving about 1-inch of room in between.
Step #14 Bake for 15 to 17 mins, or until an internal temperature of 195 degrees F is reached on an instant-read thermometer.
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