Be My Valentine

Do you need a Valentine today?

For all of you out their that don't have a Valentine.
I made these chocolate cookies today to share with you, a special Valentine's treat.

Recipe:

Mexican Chocolate Drops

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup brown rice syrup
soy milk-if needed

Chocolate glaze

1/4 cup vanilla soy or rice milk
3 Tablespoons brown rice syrup
1 cup chocolate chips of choice

Directions:
1-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2-Combine flour, cocoa baking powder and spices in a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine
3-Mix in oil and rice syrup. Add soy milk if needed to make dough into a soft ball.
4- Roll dough into 1" balls and arrange on baking sheet an inch apart.
5-Bake 18-20 min,until the cookies crack on the top but are still soft. Cool completely.
6-Prepare the glaze bringing soy milk and rice syrup to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, add
chocolate chips, stir until silky smooth.
7- Dip the tops in the glaze and then into the coconut.

Makes about 24 cookies. Feeeze well.

This recipe came from cristinacooks.com