Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup unsalted creamy roasted almond butter
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or white chocolate chips
• sea salt (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375F. Whisk flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl.

Cream butter and sugars using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Add almond butter and mix until smooth. Add flour and mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2-inches apart, on baking sheets. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, until light golden.