Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening (organic)
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (organic)
  • 3 teaspoons Ener-G Egg Substitute
  • 4 tablespoons filtered water (add to the egg substitute)
  • 3 cups spelt flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (Celtic sea salt)
  • 1 1/2 cups rhubarb (fresh-organic-diced)
  • 3/4 cup coconut (organic flaked)
  • 3 ounces vegan cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon soy margarine (softened)
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (organic)

Method

  • FOR THE COOKIE:
  • Preheat oven to 350'F.
  • Cream the shortening, brown sugar and egg substitutes together.
  • In a separate bowl sift the flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the rhubarb and coconut.
  • Drop by tablespoonful onto a baking sheet that has been covered with unbleached parchment paper. You might need two as this is a big recipe.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes for each batch made.
  • Cool the cookies.
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • Beat the cream cheese, margarine and vanilla together well using a hand/stand mixer. Gradually beat in sugar until smooth.
  • Spread over cooled cookies.
  • Bon Appetit!