YumUniverse Giveaway & YUMMY Maple Spice Sandwich Cream Cookies

 

Maple Spice Sandwich Cream Cookies An Unrefined Vegan

Oh my. Where to begin with Heather Crosby’s new cookbook, YumUniverse: Infinite Possibilities for a Gluten-free, Plant-powerful, Whole-Food Lifestyle? Gazing longingly at the Maple Spice cookies is certainly a good start, but there’s so much more. When I first leafed through YumUniverse I was taken with all of the beautiful photos – more photos than a cookbook needs, really – but I love that! Give me pretty pictures and lots of them! Photos of grains, of rivers and leaves, of landscapes, and vegetables – and of course of food! Lots of gorgeous food. And then I thought to myself: how does a person put together such a detailed book?? There really is a universe in there – a plant-based, whole food, gluten-free, low oil universe of yum.

YumUniverse Book Cover

This book is for YU. (yes, you).

This is the book for those contemplating the leap to plant-based eating; and it’s the book for those who are already plant-based but need some inspiration in the kitchen; and for those, like me, who still struggle a bit with gluten-free cooking and baking and need help. Start with the How and Why and then eat your way from breakfasts through desserts with stops along the way for baked goods, small plates, soups, snacks, and drinks.

I’m pleased to be part of the blog tour for YumUniverse – along with many other fine sites. Thanks to Heather Crosby and BenBella Books for providing me with a review copy and a copy to share with one of my readers. Along with a copy of YumUniverse, the giveaway winner will also receive Heather’s e-book, The Holiday Survival Guide: 50+ Plant-based, Gluten-free Holiday Recipes!

And I did mention cookies – so let’s get to the recipe!

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Maple Spice Sandwich Cream Cookies
Yields 10
Oatmeal cookies times two with spiced cream filling. What’s not to love?
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Cook Time
12 min
Total Time
4 hr 12 min
Cook Time
12 min
Total Time
4 hr 12 min
361 calories
36 g
0 g
23 g
6 g
8 g
75 g
196 g
6 g
0 g
14 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
75g
Yields
10
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361
Calories from Fat 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g
36%
Saturated Fat 8g
42%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 196mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates 36g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 6g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
5%
Iron
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Spiced Cream
  1. 1 cup cashews, soaked
  2. ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  3. 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  4. Pinch sea salt
  5. Pinch ground clove
  6. Pinch ground nutmeg
  7. Pinch ground cardamom*
Wet
  1. ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  2. ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  3. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  4. 2 tablespoons hot water
Dry
  1. 1 ½ cups almond flour
  2. 2⁄3 cup brown rice flour
  3. 3 tablespoons Sucanat
  4. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  5. ¾ teaspoon sea salt
Fold-ins
  1. ½ cup rolled oats
  2. ½ cup raw pecans, toasted and chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Blend together all Spiced Cream ingredients until smooth and pop in the fridge to chill for 2–4 hours.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk or blend together all wet ingredients and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Fold wet ingredients into dry, and then add fold-ins.
  5. Spoon dough into 2" rounds onto baking sheet. Press them down a touch with your hand or a silicone spatula. (They don’t collapse when baking, so the height they go in is the height they come out.)
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet. Transfer to fridge to chill.
  7. Remove Spiced Cream from fridge and spread some on one cooled cookie. Close with another. Repeat until all cookies are made into magical sandwiches.
Notes
  1. psst! You can skip the Spiced Cream and just make oatmeal cookies here. Try adding the spice from the cream into the batter first or adding ¼ cup raisins.
  2. Recipe reprinted with permission from Heather Crosby and BenBella Books.
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calories
361
fat
23g
protein
6g
carbs
36g
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29 thoughts on “YumUniverse Giveaway & YUMMY Maple Spice Sandwich Cream Cookies

  1. The Vegan 8

    I think you are so amazing Annie!! You do so much and always give such wonderful reviews! You’re an angel. The book really does sound impressive and oh my gosh, those cookies sound and look incredible! Beautiful photos!

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    1. An Unrefined Vegan Post author

      Awww, Brandi!! Thank you for the sweet words. You are one amazing woman, too!

      I’m just now getting caught up on reviews and I think in 2015 I will back off a bit. I LOVE cookbooks and I enjoy the reviews but it really takes a lot of focus and energy from my own recipes.

      Reply
  2. kateydandelion

    I’m vegan, and I typically make pretty simple recipes that don’t rely on heavily processed ingredients. My husband is gluten-free though (not me. I love gluten and all the grains that contain it!)

    Reply
  3. Amber

    Okay, seriously, those cookies look amazing! Can’t wait to make them! :) I am vegan, and would like to learn more about gluten-free cooking/baking. Your review of this book makes me want to run out and get it right now!

    Reply
    1. An Unrefined Vegan Post author

      Amber, this book is so helpful for those of us struggling w/ GF recipes! And it’s just plain gorgeous!

      Reply
  4. Melissa

    I am most definitely a plant-based eater. And these cookie sandwiches look like they’re right up my plant-based alley.

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  5. Martha :)

    I’m completely plant-based. This book looks amazing, and would definitely help with “what can I have for dessert” questions. :)

    Reply
  6. laurablack842

    I am most definitely a plant-based eater. I am trying to move towards a raw diet. I suffer from the beginning stages of arthritis and I feel there is more I can do with my diet to relieve the symptoms.

    Reply
  7. gabsodon

    I am plant based on gluten free! Unless I get tempted and cheat on the gluten thing and then suffer the consequences :\ I try to reduce oil intake, but don’t make a big deal if I’m out to eat or someone else has cooked. I don’t use oil at home though I’m not low fat at all, it’s just in the form of nut butters and coconut. This book looks great!

    Reply
  8. Krista F

    I am mostly vegan and gluten free. I’ve only recently transitioned and have found it surprisingly easy with blogs like yours! So many yummy recipes.

    Reply
  9. Purnima Barve

    I am a plant-based eater, trying to reduce my oil intake, and trying to follow a whole foods, plant-based diet.

    Reply
  10. Choc Chip Uru

    Those cookie sandwiches just win. Maple and spice together are my weakness, I would feel like I am carrying pancakes in my lunch box 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
  11. Ivelina

    Those cookie sandwiches look amazing. I can see myself making them and enjoying them later with my coffee. I think my boys would love them, too. Thank you!

    Reply
  12. veggiegirldianne

    I’m 100% vegan and I actually don’t have this book! I was offered a review copy via Chic Vegan, but I let another contributor have it because I’m behind on reviews.

    Reply
  13. Melissa K.

    I am about 95% whole food plant-based, with minimal oil. If something gluten free tastes great, I’ll eat it happily!

    Reply
  14. Maryann D.

    My daughter is vegan and I am definitely trying to make a switch to whole foods, plant-based diet as much as I can.

    Reply
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  16. MyWifeMakes.com

    Those cookies look AMAZING! I absolutely love how you’ve used cashew cream inside them…..yet another way to utilize cashews! :)

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