Thursday, October 28, 2010

Halloween Whole Wheat Spice Cookies

With Halloween around the corner this is a yummy healthy recipe for the kids.   I did not make these.  This recipe is from my very good friend!  Thank you for letting me share!
Just look how gorgeous they are!  And so very tasty!

Whole wheat spice cookies with apple and cinnamon icing

Cookies:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine/butter
1 tbsp water
2 tsp vanilla
1 egg
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch salt
1/4 tsp cloves
1/2 cup ground sunflower seeds (calls for nuts, but this is nut free for school)

Beat together sugar and margarine/butter.  Add water, vanilla and egg, beat well.
Mix together dry ingredients, and add to wet.  Don't over mix.  Divide into 4 balls, cover and place in fridge for 45 minutes.  Can wrap in wax paper and leave for a couple of days at this point.  Preheat oven to 375F.  Roll out balls, and cut with cookie cutters of choice (we chose halloweeen theme, but this is a good holiday one too).  Place on sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned.  Let cool a couple of minutes, then transfer to wire rack.  Prepare icing in the mean time.

Icing:
3 large dried prunes (could use figs)
1/4 cup boiled water
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup powder sugar
1/4 cup apple juice (to the consistency you like)

Place prunes in small bowl, and cover with boiled water.  Steep for 20 minutes.  In a blender or mini food processor.  Process the prunes and water, then add brown sugar and spices, till smooth.  Mix powdered sugar in 1/2 cup at a time.  Then add enough apple juice to your liking.  Spread onto cooled cookies and top with sprinkles (if you like them).  Hopefully a little healthier than royal icing!

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10 comments:

Liz said...

These look really delicious! And so cute!

Yesim said...

cuteeee:) apple and cinnamon combination s great for cookies;)
Happy hallowen!

Jen Newsham said...

Those look great! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

Carolyn said...

My kids would adore these, and wouldn't even have a clue that they were healthy!

Melissa said...

These look delicious! Very healthy too! :)

Lisa said...

That apple cinnamon icing sounds incredible. I just did an apple cinnamon kind of cookie too using Apple Jacks cereal mixed in with the dough. Come check it out if you have a chance - http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2010/10/12-weeks-of-christmas-cookies-apple.html.

Sarah @ Sugar Bananas said...

mmm! These look so gooood. I knew you'd have the healthy recipe for cookies ;) Love your blog! Thanks for linking up at 'Sweets This Week' Link Party

Toyin O. said...

Looks yummy.

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Melodie said...

Icing made with prunes?!?! What a killer idea! I love turning usual white flour cookie recipes like sugar cookies and shortbread into whole wheat flour cookies. I actually prefer the flavour! Thanks for sharing these over at Vegetarian Foodie Fridays Angie!

Unknown said...

Halloween is still too far, but I will surely add this to my list of healthy easy recipes. Thanks!