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Surfside ginger raisin cookies

350 deg. F., 8-10 min. / Yield: about 2 dozen

1) In large bowl, mix (and slightly beat with fork):

– 4 T. MAPLE SYRUP
– 2 T. SUNFLOWER OIL
– 2 T. PLAIN SOYMILK
– 2 T. MOLASSES
– 1/4 cup minced FRESH GINGER

2) In a medium bowl, combine well:

– 1 1/3 cups FLOUR (half unbl. white, half whole wheat or spelt, or a combination)
– 2 T. GROUND FLAX SEED
– 1/2 tsp. BAKING POWDER
– 1/2 tsp. BAKING SODA
– 1/4 tsp. SALT

3) Mix #2 into #1

Optional: When half mixed together, add:

– 1/4 cup DARK RAISINS
– 1/4 cup chopped BRAZIL NUTS

Then mix everything gently but thoroughly.

TO BAKE:

– Lightly greased baking sheet or parchment paper.
– Form into small, flat cookies.
– Turn baking sheet around once during baking.
– Bake till lightly firm and brown on top.