Irresistible Crunchy Almond Cookies

These yummy almond butter cookies are perfect for those who cannot eat peanut butter but want a cookie that tastes similar.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1cupshortening

  • 1cupcreamy almond butter

  • 1cuppacked brown sugar

  • 1cupwhite sugar

  • 2tablespoonshot water

  • 1teaspoonbaking soda

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • 2largeeggs

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

  • 2 ½cupsall-purpose flour

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Combine shortening, almond butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Combine hot water, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl; stir into almond butter mixture until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until blended. Gradually stir in flour until dough is just combined.

  3. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press and flatten balls with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 8 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe24
Calories262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
15g
19%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Cholesterol
16mg
5%
Sodium
157mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
11%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
18g
Protein
4g
Vitamin C
0mg
1%
Calcium
40mg
3%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
111mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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