Italian Chocolate Nut Cookiesbakery, christmas, cookies, italian, vegan 1/2 cup margarine 2/3 cup cocoa, unsweetened 2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup water 2 1/2 cup wholewheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cloves or allspice 1 cup finely chopped almonds 1 cup raisins Preheat oven to 350F. Combine first four ingredients in a pot. Heat slowly, stirring till the mixture resembles a syrup. Let cool to room temperature. Combine flour with baking powder & spices. Pour in chocolate syrup & work into a stiff batter. Add almonds & raisins. Form into balls no larger than 1-inch & arrange on cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen. Nava Atlas, "Vegetarian Celebrations" |
