Chocolate Chip Walnut Mandelbrot – Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut oil, melted (or substitute your preferred oil)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup applesauce
• ⅓ cup real maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup almond flour, or finely ground raw almonds
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• Coarse sugar for sprinkling on top