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Almond Butter Cookies
Almond Butter Cookies
DIFFICULTY: Medium | TOTAL TIME: 45 mins
Ingredients
Serves: 36
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour (or regular whole wheat flour)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup smooth, unsalted almond butter
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 36 raw whole almonds (a heaping 1/4 cup)
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray two baking sheets with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, salt, and baking soda.
- In another large bowl, beat together the butter, almond butter, and both sugars until fluffy.Add the vanilla and egg, and beat until well combined.Gradually stir in the flour mixture until fully blended.
- Shape the dough into 3/4-inch balls and place them on the baking sheets.
- Place an almond in the center of each cookie and press down lightly.Bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
Calories: | 80 |
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Total Fat: | 5g |
Saturated Fat: | 1g |
Total Carbohydrate: | 11g |
Dietary Fiber: | 1g |
Total Sugars: | 9g |
Protein: | 2g |
Sodium: | 85mg |
Calcium: | 21mg |
Potassium: | 64mg |
Iron: | 1mg |
Notes
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free and contain no flour!
Did You Know?
Almond butter is packed with healthy monounsaturated fats, which are good for heart health!
Recipe on behalf of Almond Board of California · View Original