Papaya Amaranth Cookies

Ingredients:
1/2 cup amaranth flour
1 cup light spelt flour
2 tablespoons dry milk
1 teaspoon non-alum baking powder
1/8 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
1/3 cup unrefined vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
4 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
Dried papaya (chopped into 1/2-inch chunks)

Directions:
Mix dry ingredients and liquids in separate bowls, then combine and mix thoroughly.

Drop spoonfuls of batter on lightly oiled baking sheet, and press a chunk of papaya into the center of each cookie.

Bake at 325-degrees for 12-15 minutes. Cool on a rack before serving.

Recipe makes about 18 cookies.