Almond Cookies

By ldelmas

preparation: 5 minutes • processing: 30 seconds • bake time: 12-15 minutes • yield: 24 cookies

... Use 1/2 cup (100 g) of wheat berries in place of whole wheat flour. Grind berries into flour using a Vitamix Dry Blade container for 1 minute on High prior to using in recipe.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (115 g) heart-healthy butter spread
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) egg substitute or 1 egg
• 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3/4 cup (94 g) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (90 g) whole wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup (50 g) slivered almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
2. Place butter spread, egg substitute, sugar, milk and almond extract into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
3. Select Variable 1.
4. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 4 or 5.
5. Blend for 10-15 seconds or until ingredients are creamed. Remove the lid plug.
6. Add flours, salt, baking soda and almonds.
7. Blend 10-15 seconds or until well mixed.
8. If necessary, use tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
9. Drop by teaspoons onto a cookie sheet.
10. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Per 1 Cookie Serving: 93 Cal (46% from Fat, 8% from Protein, 46% from Carb); 2 g Protein; 5 g Tot Fat; 1 g Sat Fat; 11 g Carb; 0 g Fiber; 4 g Sugar; 10 mg Calcium;