The fan palm is native to California, but not the coconut palm, which can only grow in areas where temperatures never fall below 5o degrees. Although this recipe does not contain native ingredients, it is a reminder of the canyon groves of fan palms found in the Southern California desert.
Sugar Cookies
1/8 c natural buttery spread
1/2 c light brown sugar
1 egg or egg replacer
3 c whole wheat flour
1/4 t salt
3 t baking powder
1/2 c milk/soy milk/rice milk
1/2 t vanilla extract
Mix together spread and sugar, add egg and beat well. Add dry ingredients, milk and vanilla. Roll on floured board and cut with palm tree cookie cutters. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
Frosting
1/4 c natural buttery spread
1/2 c powdered sugar
Green and yellow food coloring
Thoroughly blend the spread with sugar and add one or two drops of food coloring. Frost cookies.
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