Raw Red Velvet Cookies

By Jackie618

Ingredients

• frosting:
• 2 cups raw almond meal*
• 1 cup finely shredded dried coconut
• 1/4 cup raw beets, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup raw agave nectar or raw honey
• 3/4 cup raw cashew pieces (preferably soaked overnight)
• 1/4 cup coconut water
• 2 tsp cider vinegar
• 1 cup fresh young coconut meat (or additional soaked cashews if not available)
• 1/4 cup raw agave nectar or raw honey
• 1 teaspoons vanilla and seeds of half a vanilla bean
• 1 tsp maple extract
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (warmed to liquid)

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from fragrantvanillacake.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

For the cookies, combine almond meal, coconut and beets in the food processor and process until finely ground, smooth and well blended. Add the sea salt, vanilla and honey and process until well combined. Remove dough from food processor and roll out to 1/4 inch thick on a piece of parchment paper. Place in the freezer for about an hour to chill, then use a large star cookie cutter to cut out stars (re-rolling scraps). Place stars on dehydrator trays, and dry for about 24 hours, until dry, but still soft. Let cool.
For the frosting, combine all ingredients except coconut oil and process until smooth. With the processor running, add the coconut oil, and process a minute more until well blended. Place the frosting in the freezer for about 1/2 an hour or until frosting consistency. When stiff enough to pipe, place in a pastry bag and pipe onto the stars. Enjoy!