Almond Butter Cookies

By á-650

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) whole-wheat pastry flour, or regular whole-wheat flour
• 3/4 teaspoon (3 mL) salt
• 1 teaspoon (5 mL) baking soda
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) smooth, unsalted almond butter
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) packed light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup (75 mL granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 36 raw whole almonds (a heaping 1/4 cup, 50 mL)

Details

Servings 36
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from canadianparents.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC) degrees. Spray two baking sheets with cooking spray.

2. 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, bending well.

3. 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.

Per cookie:
Calories: 80 kcals
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