Vegan Russian Holiday Tea Cakes Recipe

Russian tea cakes, or mexican wedding cookies, have long been a favorite--especially during the holiday season. Many families make these each year and some shape them into crescents. Some families call them moon cookies but they're still the same famous tea cake. This recipe happens to be 100% vegan, but it is no less delicious than its traditional counterpart. You can also use almond meal in place of the ground almonds, but i find that grinding the almonds makes for an extra special touch. Feel free to shape these into any shape you'd like, although it's easiest to just go with simple round cookies. Gluten free option: substitute 2 1/2 cups "Bob's red mill gluten-free all purpose baking flour" And 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum, for "All-purpose flour" In recipe ingredients below. Be sure to mix these ingredients together before adding. Also, be sure your vanilla extract is gluten-free. Prepare and bake according to the recipe directions below.