Walnut Carob Cookies

Ingredients:

1. 2 ½ cups Walnuts
2. ⅔ cup whole wheat pastry flour or oat flour
3. ⅓ cup raisins 
4. ⅓ cup unsweetened coconut
5. ⅓ cup carob chips
6. ½ cup plus 2 Tbsps maple syrup
7. 1 tsp vanilla
8. ½ tsp maple extract
9. 1 tsp salt
10. 1/3 cup flax meal

Directions:

1. Grind walnuts into small pieces in a food processor and then add to a large mixing bowl.
2. Add all other ingredients and mix well.
3. Form into balls.
4. Bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes.
5. Alternatively, flatten into discs and bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown.