Amaranth cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 c sugar (or Xylitol)
• 1/2 c Spectrum palm shortening
• 1 T flax + 3 T water, heated then cooled (this is equal to 1 egg)
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 T fruit juice (apple, pear)
• 3/4 c amaranth flour
• 1/4 c Montina flour
• 3/4 c arrowroot powder
• 2 tsp xanthan gum
• 1 tsp baking powder