ANIMAL CRACKER COOKIES

I got this fabulous idea from Maman Pelissie and just couldn't resist creating my own.
{recipe below}



ANIMAL CRACKER COOKIES

1 1/4 C whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (freshly ground preferred)
1/3 C coconut oil (found in whole/health foods section of local grocer)
1/2 C sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract ('real' is better...but imitation will do)
Turbinado sugar

In a small bowl, sift flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In mixer, beat coconut oil and sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until light in color and smooth in texture. Add flour mixture, half at a time and mix just until incorporated.
Divide dough into 2 equal balls. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
When ready to bake, remove dough from refrigerator and let stand for 10-15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick and cut into desired shapes. Place on baking sheet that has been covered in parchment paper. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar and bake until lightly brown on edges, about 10 minutes.