Dutch Cocoa Cookies

• 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup vegan vanilla yogurt
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Ener-G egg replacer mixed with 2 tablespoons rice milk
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Whisk together the flour mix, cocoa powder, xanthan gum, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt and cider vinegar.
5. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, mixing on medium speed until fuffy, about 2 minutes.
6. Add the vanilla and egg replacer.
7. Mix for about 30 seconds.
8. Add half of the flour mixture to the creamed batter then mix on low speed.
9. Add half of the yogurt, then add the remaining flour and yogurt, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
10. Scoop out dough by heaping tablespoonfuls and place on the baking sheets, 12 per sheet Wet your hands with a little water and roll the dough into balls, moistening your hands again as necessary.
11. Roll the balls in the sugar and cocoa mixture until coated on all sides.
12. Place them back on the baking sheets.
13. (For a flatter cookie, press gently on the shaped balls to flatten before baking.)
14. Bake in the center of the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until just set.
15. Let cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.

flour, cocoa, xanthan gum, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, vanilla yogurt, cider vinegar, vegetable shortening, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, egg, granulated sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/dutch-cocoa-cookies-379171 (may not work)