Snickerdoodles.

Some people like to assume that since I am vegan, I must hate all things delicious. Who could hate things that are delicious?? I think that baking vegan is intimidating to many because you can't rely on "baking staples," like milk, eggs, and butter. Once you learn the alternatives however, you'll be comfortable yet again and enjoying delectable, animal-free treats! I've adapted this recipe from the one found in Vegan Yum Yum by Lauren Ulm. 

Snickerdoodles

1 C sugar

1/2 C Earth Balance Margarine (I use soy-free)

1 t vanilla extract

1 T ground flax seed mixed with 3 T water, stirred and set aside for a few minutes. 

1 1/2 C all purpose flour

1/4 t cream of tartar

1/4 t baking soda

Cinnamon + Sugar, for rolling

Preheat oven to 375.

Cream the sugar, margarine, and vanilla extract together in a bowl with an electric mixer. 

Add ground flax seed and continue mixing. 

Add dry ingredients a little at a time and continue mixing until everything is mixed thoroughly. 

With your hands, roll dough into balls about 1" in diameter. (Dough may be crumbly, but will stick together)

Roll balls into cinnamon sugar until they are covered. 

Place balls onto a cookie sheet and press them flat. (Just so they're not round, they don't need to be pancakes!)

Bake for 10-12 minutes. 

Enjoy immediately, or if you choose, wait until the cookies will not burn you before enjoying. 

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All these ingredients can be found in the natural foods section of your grocery store.