Howling Banshee Treats
Cinnamon softies
Ingredients:
8 oz (225 g) firm tofu
1/2 C (120 ml) walnuts
2 C (480 ml) evaporated cane juice
1/2 C (120 ml) unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
4 C (960 ml) whole wheat pastry flour
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 F (Gas Mark 4) and lightly oil 2 baking sheets.
1. Combine tofu and nuts in the food processor and process until almost smooth and creamy. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
2. Add cane sugar, applesauce, and vanilla, and mix well.
3. In a large mixing bowl combine salt, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, baking powder, and flour, and mix well. Mixture will become very thick.
4. Drop batter by teaspoons onto prepared baking sheets about 2-inches (5 cm) apart. Plan to bake in two batches.
5. Bake about 13 to 15 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes, then use a metal spatula to transfer cookies to a platter. Store in an airtight container or heavy-duty plastic bag. Makes 4 dozen cookies.