Desserts, RECIPES

Almond Cookies

  • Makes 6 cookies

Scoop with an ice cream scooper 6 equal portions, roll into a ball and drop onto the baking sheet. Press down the top of the balls with your hand or the flat bottom of a glass to flatten and shape your cookies. Gently press slivered almonds on top of each cooki

NGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup almond meal or flour
  • 1 cup white rice flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • Slivered almonds for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking tray with a silicone mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond meal, rice flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Add maple syrup and melted coconut oil and stir to combine well.
  4. Scoop out with an ice cream scooper 6 even portions of dough, roll each into a ball and drop onto the baking sheet. Press down the top of the balls with your hand or the flat bottom of a glass to flatten and shape your cookies. Place and gently press slivered almonds on top of each cookie.
  5. Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown and the tops appear dry.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving.

Enjoy !

Cristina for Peas & Peace