DEEPAVALI, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a time of joy, family gatherings and celebrations. Alongside lighting oil lamps and sharing festive meals, sweets and cookies play a central role. As plant-based eating grows in popularity, these seven vegan cookie recipes will bring a fresh change to your Deepavali treats, offering delicious and dairy-free options for everyone.
Almond cardamom cookies
Aromatic cardamom pairs well with crunchy almonds, creating a light, melt-in-the-mouth cookie is ideal for festive offerings.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups of almond flour
½ cup of powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon of cardamom powder
3 tablespoons of coconut oil
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 170°C.
2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar and cardamom powder.
3. Add coconut oil and vanilla extract. Mix until it forms a soft dough.
4. Roll small balls and flatten slightly.
5. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.
