Almond Butter Cookies
Whole almonds a satisfying crunch to these yummy, nutrient-packed cookies
| Servings |
| 36cookies |
| Servings |
| 36cookies |
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or regular whole-wheat flour
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup smooth, unsalted almond butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 36 raw whole almonds (a heaping 1/4 cup, 50 mL)
Servings: cookies
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Ingredients
Servings: cookies
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC). 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 sugars until fluffy. Add the vanilla and egg, and beat until well combined. Gradually stir in the flour mixture, blending well.
- Shape the dough into 3/4 inch balls and place on the baking sheets. Place an almond in center of each cookie and press down lightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
Recipe Notes
Per serving size, 1 cookie: Calories: 80, Total fat: 5 g, Saturated fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated fat: 3 g, Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g, Protein: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 9 g, Fibre: 1 g, Cholesterol: 9 mg, Sodium: 85 mg, Calcium: 21 mg, Magnesium: 23 mg, Potassium: 64 mg, Vitamin E: 1.5 mg
