Chewy Almond Butter Cookies

Chewy Almond Butter Cookies

Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 24

"These chewy almond butter cookies are a great alternative for those with peanut allergies."

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted) 1 cup natural almond butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup ground flax seed

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	Beat butter, coconut oil, almond butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a bowl until smooth. Add eggs, maple syrup and vanilla extract; beat until blended.  Combine flour, flax seed, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture in to dough until just blended.
3.	Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets or use parchment paper on baking sheets. Press and flatten balls with a fork to create a crosshatch pattern.
4.	Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes. **If you are not using ground flax seed, then substitute with a 1/4 cup flour.