These Vegan Cookies Yield a Crispy Texture With a Great Pecan-Maple Finish

RECIPE: Makes about 20

• maple syrup- 1/3 cup
• vegetable oil- bland, 1/2 cup
• rice vinegar- 1 tsp
• vanilla extract- 1 tsp
• pecans, 1 cup- chopped
• flour, pastry- 1-1/4 cups, [whole wheat is good]
• rolled oats- 1-1/4 cups
• salt- 1 tsp

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil the cookie sheets. 
2. Roast the pecans for 6 minutes, then chop and mix with flour, rolled oats, and salt. 
3. In another bowl combine the wet ingredients then add to the dry and mix well.
4. Place rounded tablespoons of batter on a oiled cookie sheet. Flatten them with spoon, as they will not spread. 
5. Bake for 11-12 minutes on top rack or until golden. 

Recipe adapted, original by Jeff Woodward