A whole-wheat and almond butter version of the cookie classic.
Easy Almond Butter Cookies
Category
Cookies
Ingredients
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Cooking spray
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour, or regular whole wheat flour
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup Mandelin Classic Natural Roasted Almond Butter
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1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 egg
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36 Mandelin Natural Whole Almonds (a heaping 1/4 cup)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°. 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 Note
Yields 36 cookies.
Almond Board of California