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Almond Butter Cookies

Almond Butter Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Servings

36 Servings

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour or regular whole wheat flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon bBaking soda
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup smooth unsalted almond butter
  • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 36 raw whole almonds a heaping ¼ cup

Instructions

  •  Preheat the oven to 375°.
  •  Spray two baking sheets with cooking spray.
  •  In a large bowl, whisk together flours, salt, and baking soda.
  •  In another large bowl, beat together butter, almond butter and sugars until fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and egg and beat until well combined. Gradually stir in the flour mixture, bending well.
  •  Shape the dough into ¾-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.
  • Source: Almond Board of California