Sean Sherman

Sunflower Cookies

Waȟčázi Tȟáŋka Sú Aǧúyabskuyela

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Preparation info
  • Makes about

    1 dozen

    cookies
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen
The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen

By Sean Sherman

Published 2017

  • About

Our signature sweet, sunflower cookies are delicious any time of day and are inspired by the sunflower cakes Native warriors relied on for strength and endurance. Sunflower is packed with magnesium, B vitamins, and protein—all extremely beneficial to girls and women.

Ingredients

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, stir together the Sunny Butter, maple syrup, and salt, adding a little warm water if the dough is too stiff. Using a tablespoon, scoop up balls of the mixture and roll in the cornmeal. Place on a cookie sheet and flatten slightly with your ha