Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ener-G egg replacer mixed with 1/4 cup rice milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 1 1/2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1 1/4 cups Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19)
  • 3/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the shortening and sugar, mixing on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the egg replacer and baking soda mixture, and mix for 30 seconds.
  • Combine 1/4 cup of the flour mix with the raisins.
  • Set aside.
  • Whisk together the remaining 1 cup flour mix, xanthan gum, salt, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • Add the flour mixture to the creamed batter and mix on low speed until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Add the raisins and mix.
  • Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12 minutes in the center of the oven, or until golden brown.
  • Let cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.