Gluten Free Raisin Coconut and Sunflower Seed Cookies

Gluten Free Raisin Coconut and Sunflower Seed Cookies 

Ingredients:

2 C. Gluten free flour blend 

1 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder 

1/2 tsp. Baking Soda 

1/2 tsp. Xanthan gum 

1/2 C. Butter 

1/2 C. Maple syrup 

2 Eggs 

1 C. Medium shredded coconut 

1 C. Thompson seedless raisins 

1/2 C. Sunflower seeds, roasted 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit 

2. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper 

3. Blend flour, b. powder, b. soda and xanthan gum together in a small bowl. Set aside 

4. In a large mixing bowl combine butter and maple syrup and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended together 

5. Add coconut, raisins and sunflower seeds to butter/syrup mixture and mix all ingredients together on medium speed with mixer until mixture comes together and comes away from the sides of the bowl. 

6. Stir in dry ingredients and mix until dough becomes less sticky and holds together well 

7. Take small amounts of dough and roll into a ball then place on parchment paper 2 inches apart 

8. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges 

9. Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool completely before storing away in container 

Servings:  20 cookies