Cinnamon pistachio cookies

Crunch or bite in a recipe can greatly enhance the eating experience. I have been craving a sweet treat with bite for the longest time and these cookies absolutely delivered. Eating leftovers can be a problem histamine-wise and so, wherever possible, I store food in the freezer soon after it has been cooked. It was no different with these cookies. As soon as they were cool, they went straight into the freezer in resealable bags - after I had stolen one or two! Amazingly, they taste fantastic straight from the freezer, with the pistachios providing slight relief from the crunchy texture. I will be playing around with flavours and will definitely post different versions of this fabulous treat as I make them.

CINNAMON PISTACHIO COOKIES (MAKES 25)

1/2 C pure butter (I use unsalted)

1/4 C raw sugar

1/2 C soft brown sugar

1 1/2 C plain flour

1 tsp bicarbonate soda/baking soda

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

3 tbsp pure Maple syrup

2 tbsp olive oil (or other tolerated oil)

1/2 C shelled pistachios

1. Beat butter and sugars together in a stand mixer (or with a wooden spoon) until well combined

2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda/bicarbonate soda and cinnamon

3. Add flour mix to mixing bowl and beat until combined 

4. Add Maple syrup and oil and beat well to combine

5. Add pistachios and gently mix to combine

6. Prepare two large baking trays/sheets, lined with baking paper/parchment paper

7. Roll tablespoon sized amounts into balls and place on trays, leaving room for the cookies to spread 

8. Bake in a moderate oven (180°C/350°F) for 15 minutes

9. Cool cookies on trays for 5 minutes, then move to a rack to cool completely

Enjoy ❤️ 

Ingredient information (based on advice by SIGHI)

- Butter and flour are rated 1

- All other ingredients are rated 0 without caveats

0 - Well tolerated, no symptoms expected at usual intake 

1 - Minor symptoms, occasional consumption of small quantities is often tolerated 

2 - Incompatible, significant symptoms at usual intake 

3 - Very poorly tolerated, severe symptoms

Hot tips!

🔥 The cookies will harden as they cool so don't worry if they are still a little soft coming out of the oven

🔥 Store cookies in the freezer in resealable bags and enjoy straight from the freezer!