Maple Oaties

2 cups GF oat flour

3/4 cup potato starch

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 cup palm shortening

1/2 cup cane sugar, or light brown sugar

1/2 cup Grade B Maple syrup

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1-1/2 cups soy-free vegan chocolate chips (Enjoy Life)

1. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside; place baking rack in first position; preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In airtight container, combine GF oat flour, potato starch, baking soda, and sea salt; place on lid; shake vigorously; set aside.
3. In mixing bowl, beat together palm shortening, Maple syrup, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
4. Add dry mixture to mixing bowl, beat to combine; add chocolate chips; mix to blend evenly.
5. Using an ice cream scooper, pack dough firmly to form each cookie; place cookies well-spaced on prepared baking sheet.
6. Place baking sheet on top rack of preheated 375 degree F oven; bake 12 minutes.
7. Remove sheet from oven; cool cookies on sheet 5 minutes; remove cookies to wire cooling rack; repeat process with remaining dough.

Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.

Sevings: 18 cookies (2" across)

Preheat: 375 degrees F

Prep: 10 minutes

Baking time: 12 minutes