Triple Almond Cookies

Note: This recipe is adapted from Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar.  My favorite part of making these is eating the dough.  It is delicious!

Makes 2 dozen cookies.

Ingredients:

2/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup apple sauce
2/3 cup raw almond butter
2 tablespoons almond milk
1 tablespoon flax seeds
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
almonds (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 F.  Use a large non-stick baking sheet or line two regular baking sheets with parchment or silicone.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all of the wet ingredients.
  3. Sift in the the flours, baking soda and salt.  Mix until combined.  Do not over mix.
  4. Use a tablespoon to scoop out the dough.  Put each spoonful about 2 inches apart. 
  5. Add the optional almonds to the tops of the cookies.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  7. Transfer to a cooling rack. 
  8. Enjoy!


     

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