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Sesame cookies

Low starch and gluten free often means soft and chewy cookies, but these are fantastically crisp! High in protein and calcium, these are a great sweet treat that look after your health too.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 10 g butter if dairy free, use coconut oil
  • 100 g rice syrup
  • 35 g tahini sesame paste
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence sugar free
  • 60 g sesame flour
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • sesame seeds for coating

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat the oven to 180 fan, 200 electric or Gas 6.
  • In a bowl, melt the butter or coconut oil for 30 seconds in the microwave.
  • Add the tahini, vanilla and rice syrup and stir to combine.
  • Add all of the other ingredients and mash with a fork until it starts to come together. Then use your hand to form a ball.
  • Divide into 8 balls and squash to make cookie shapes (they will get wider when cooking).
  • Press into a bowl of sesame seeds and place on a lined or greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes until puffed, spread and golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Remember these are not low carb but are included in the Wide Eyed Course to reduce sugar intake and cravings.