Vegan Double Chocolate Kahlua Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 teaspoons flax seeds (ground)
• 1/4 cup soymilk (I use SILK Creamer, vanilla or hazelnut)
• 1/4 cup Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3/4 cup semisweet vegan chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix sugar and oil. Add flaxseeds, soy (creamer or milk), vanilla, almond extract, and mix well.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.

4. 4

   Fold the dry ingredients into the wet a ¼ cup at a time until dough forms. Add chocolate and walnuts (optional), best to use your hands for even distribution.

5. 5

   Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten into disks. Place the disks 1-inch apart on a lined cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring them to a wire rack or countertop to cool completely.

7. 7

   ENJOY!