Cookies - They Make Us Happy!

Okay - I am NOT an advocate of cookies for breakfast. Well, I think really I am . . . but realizing that, as a breakfast offering they are neither nutritious or socially acceptable, I do not normally allow them to be on the early morning menu. However, sometimes things happen! Today would be one of those days.

Last night, we made some really yummy cookies that just couldn't be ignored. And, since they contain so many healthy ingredients (just look past the Hershey's Kiss planted squarely in the middle of each one), I just couldn't say "no" to an early morning revisit to the cookie plate.

Cookie Kisses

(Gluten free, Nut free, Rice free, Options for milk free)

1/2 c. shortening

3/4 c. soy butter

1/3 c. raw sugar

1/3 c. honey

1/4 c. Tofutti sour cream

2 Tbsp. milk (or Soy Milk)

1/4 t. gluten free vanilla powder

1 1/2 c. 4-flour blend (garfava, sorghum, tapioca, cornstarch)

1/2 tsp. Xantham gum

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 pkg. plain Hershey's Kisses or GF Non Dairy Choc. Pieces

1/4 c. raw sugar in shallow bowl or plate

Heat oven to 350 F. Beat shortening and soy butter until creamy. Add sugar and honey. Beat until fluffy. Stir together dry ingredients. Gradually mix dry ingredients into soy butter mix until smooth. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in sugar until lightly coated. Place on baking sheet and bake for 8 - 10 minutes (until just starting to brown). Remove cookies from oven. Unwrap kisses or chocolate pieces and press one into center of each cookie. Allow to cool thoroughly before eating.

Enjoy!

And . . . as for the breakfast thing - you have to admit, these have got to be more nutritious than Pop - Tarts!