Vegan Hazelnut Cocoa Cookies

this recipe is easy, cheap and doesn't require special tools. it's perfect for the person who doesn't like their sweets TOO sweet. these cookies are on the mild side. i also like to make small batches of cookies, so this recipe is great for just a few friends.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 18

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup hazelnuts
• 1⁄2 cup white flour
• 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
• 3⁄4 cup white sugar
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1⁄4 cup vegan margarine or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 cup soymilk, plus
• 1  tablespoon soymilk
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
• 4 1⁄2 tablespoons warm water

Directions

1. mix ground flax seeds with water and let stand until it gets thick (approx 3 minutes)-- this is a vegan substitute for eggs and works better than any sub i've ever used.
2. mix dry ingredients.
3. mix wet ingredients.
4. mix all ingredients together.
5. drop by tablespoon onto greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
6. cook at approx 325-350 for 10-15 minutes (i bake in a toaster oven@ 300 for 10 min).
7. cool on wire rack if you have one.
8. enjoy animal friendly cookies!
9. great with soy-coffee ice cream.