Cookies: Chewy Centres (gluten free, egg free, nut free, dairy free)

*please note: all measurements are using standard Australian measurements, to work out conversions for your country please refer to the following link: conversion tables

Try these cookies, they are crunchy on the outside and chewy in the centre.  For a variation use sweet william chocolate chips in place of the dates.  The recipe makes about 30 cookies.

 2 cups Orgran gluten free self raising flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
125g Nuttlex margarine
1/2 cup soft brown sugar
1/2 cup raw sugar
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 tablespoons soy milk (or preferred milk)

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
Line a flat baking tray with baking paper.
Place flour, cinnamon and margarine into a mixer or food processor and mix until resembles breadcrumbs (you can do this by hand, rub the margarine into the flour with your fingers).
Add both sugars, dates and vanilla essence and mix until combined.
Slowly add the milk and mix until a stiff dough forms.
Roll small amounts into walnut sized balls and place onto prepared tray.
Press the cookies with the back of a fork to flatten the dough. Cookies will spread when cooking.
Place the tray in the oven and bake for 12 - 14 minutes.  Cookies should be crispy on the outside with a soft centre that will set as they cool.
Leave to cool slightly on tray, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Store in an air tight container.

Cookies will spread as they cook

Orgran gluten free self raising flour