Keepin’ It Kind, Cookies, Gingerbread Tartlets, Christmas Morning Bread, & Granola

 

Vegan Molasses Crinkles by An Unrefined Vegan

You probably already know that Kristy at Keepin’ It Kind hosts a wonderful annual Christmas cookie swap where vegan cooks from around the blogosphere share their favorite recipes.  We are deep into 25 days of amazing yumminess, so please take some time to browse through the sweet offerings.  This is my second year to participate (last year I “brought” Molasses Crinkles) and today I’m sharing a recipe for traditional Sicilian Fig Cookies.  The recipe comes with a funny story from my dad’s childhood.

Sicilian Fig Cookies by An Unrefined Vegan Sicilian Fig Cookies by An Unrefined Vegan

In other recipe news…Though An Unrefined Vegan has been quiet, I’ve been busy over at my Tumblr site with holiday season-inspired recipes like: Grapefruit & Anise Chocolate Chip CookiesRaw Gingerbread Tartlets, Cherry-Orange Braid Bread (which would make an ideal Christmas morning breakfast or a thoughtful hostess gift), and Chocolate Gingerbread Granola.  All of these treats have the warm and spicy flavors I associate with the winter holidays and you will only find the recipes on Tumblr. 

Grapefruit & Anise Chocolate Chip Cookies by An Unrefined Vegan

Grapefruit & Anise Chocolate Chip Cookies by An Unrefined Vegan

Raw Gingerbread Tartlets by An Unrefined Vegan

Raw Gingerbread Tartlets by An Unrefined Vegan

Cherry Orange Braid Bread by An Unrefined Vegan

Cherry-Orange Braid Bread by An Unrefined Vegan

Chocolate Gingerbread Granola by An Unrefined Vegan

Chocolate Gingerbread Granola by An Unrefined Vegan

Merry Christmas!

27 thoughts on “Keepin’ It Kind, Cookies, Gingerbread Tartlets, Christmas Morning Bread, & Granola

  1. celestedimilla

    I’ve never heard of Keepin’ it Kind’s Christmas cookie swap. What a cool event! I thought about hosting an in person vegan Christmas cookie swap this year, but I know so few vegans that it would likely have turned into a party of one.

    Your fig cookies look amazing Annie! They’re like tiny little fancy pop tarts (much tastier, however!).

    Happy holidays chica!

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    1. An Unrefined Vegan

      A party of one cookie swap would be very dangerous, wouldn’t it? All those cookies… :-). I love Kristy’s idea because I just don’t bake massive quantities of goodies during the holidays (it’s just me and Kel) so it gives me a chance to bake something special to “share.” Best part is seeing what others bring, and this year there have been some outstanding offerings. Happy holidays, Celeste! xoxo

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  2. tearoomdelights

    All of your recipes sound wonderful and I love the look of that gingerbread tartlet, very sophisticated. I didn’t know about the cookie swap but it sounds like a feast of tastiness I ought to check out.

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  3. Nikki Spigner

    Um… I wasn’t hungry when I opened this page up… Foiled! This is a great idea–and a local vegan meetup in my town did a cookie swap that I missed, a few days ago. Anyway, your plates look gorgeous. You are making me realize that there is a traditional family recipe that I need to veganize! Inspiring, as always, Annie! Thanks!!

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      1. Nikki Spigner

        Hi! It’s a Croatian walnut roll that we pronounce “pahk-ah-TEE-zah,” but nice seen written povitica. In my family, it was what was served after midnight Christmas mass with ham. It is basically hot roll dough rolled with a super sweet walnut, cinnamon, sugar filling. Love. It.

  4. Cadry's Kitchen

    Look at all of those holiday goodies! I really enjoyed your post over at Kristy’s. The video was a great touch!

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  5. Gabby @ the veggie nook

    Wonderful recipes all around Annie 🙂

    Merry Christmas and I hope the holiday season is full of light and love for you! All the best my dear xoxox

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  6. GiGi Eats Celebrities

    YOU LEGIT made POP TARTS!!!! I am obsessed!!! 🙂 I like all rainbow looking foods, so I am even more in love!

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