Rum Spice Cookies

Spicy, chewy, and rum-infused, these cookies bring festive warmth and a kick of flavor with every bite. Perfect for cozying up during the colder months.
Portions:12
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time:16 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup 80 g raisins
  • 2 tablespoons 30 ml rum
  • ¼ cup 56 g nondairy butter
  • ¼ cup 61 g unsweetened applesauce or pumpkin purée
  • ¼ cup 48 g raw sugar
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons 72 g Sucanat
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • ¼ cup plus 2 heaping tablespoons 56 g whole hazelnuts, ground
  • 1 cup 78 g quick-cooking oats
  • ½ cup 60 g whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup 40 g brown rice flour (or more whole wheat flour)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  • About 1 hour before preparing the cookies, place the raisins in a small bowl with rum.
  • Stir halfway through the soaking time and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, applesauce, raw sugar, and Sucanat using an electric mixer.
  • Stir in the rum extract and ground hazelnuts.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, brown rice flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  • Add the soaked raisins and rum to the dough and stir to combine.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, using about 2 tablespoons (47 g) of dough for each.
  • Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 1 inch (2.
  • 5 cm) apart.
  • Flatten the dough slightly, as the cookies won’t spread much while baking.
  • Bake for 16 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Tip:
Pair with a warm mug of spiced cider or a hot chocolate for a perfect holiday treat.
Wine Advice:
Serve with a glass of spiced rum or a sweet dessert wine to complement the flavors of the cookies.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 140 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 10 g | Salt: 0.1 g
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Recipe Category Coockies / Biscuit / Dessert / Snacks
Country American
Holliday: Christmas / Halloween
Season: Fall / Winter
Diets Vegetarian
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