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Apple-Almond Cookies
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Apple-Almond Cookies

Show up to a cookie swap with these babies, and you’re guaranteed to be crowned cookie king or queen. The subtle combination of apple and almond makes their flavor stand out from traditional cookie flavors
Prep Time25 minutes
Active time:10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: almond, almond cookies, apple, apple cookies
Servings: 12 cookies

Ingredients

Dry:

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet:

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Fold-Ins:

  • 1 medium apple, shredded
  • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips and/or raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together.
  • In a small bowl, stir the wet ingredients together until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the large bowl of dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined. Fold in the shredded apple and the chocolate chips and/or raisins.
  • Spoon out balls of the dough, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them on the baking sheet 1 inch apart. Use your hands to slightly flatten the balls.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, until the tops of the cookies are crisp. Let them cool completely, then enjoy right away or transfer to an airtight container.

Notes

the colorful kitchen
 
Excerpted from The Colorful Kitchen © 2019 by Ilene Godofsky Moreno. Published by BenBella books.