Easy Almond Butter Cookies

I’m totally obsessed with the peanut butter version of this recipe, so I decided to mix things up and swap it with almond butter. The result? Absolutely scrumptious! I can’t get enough of the added protein in each cookie, making them the perfect on-the-go snack for busy families. Why not give them a try and let’s get cooking!

Easy Almond Butter Cookies

These cookies are a classic recipe for peanut butter cookies, but with a twist of using almond butter instead. This recipe is super simple and only needs 5 ingredients. They are perfect for those who follow a gluten-free diet or are looking for a protein-packed cookie to grab and enjoy on the move. Let's start baking!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 16 cookies

Calories 151 kcal

Equipment

• 1 baking sheet
• 1 parchment paper
• 1 electric mixer
• 1 cookie cooling rack
• 1 cookie scoop

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ ½ cup granulated sugar
• ▢ ½ cup brown sugar
• ▢ 1 cup creamy almond butter
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla

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Instructions

 

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  Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  
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  Put all of the cookie ingredients into a bowl.
  ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 cup creamy almond butter, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla
  
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  Blend all cookie ingredients with an electric mixer until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
  
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  Using a spoon, scoop out dough to form 1 to 1 ½ inch balls. Roll the scoop of dough in your hands to form a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet. You will be forming about 16 balls.
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  Ensure the balls are about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Then take a fork and press down on each ball, making a crisscross pattern with the back of your fork.
  
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  Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly brown on the bottom.
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  Remove from the oven and let them cool on a cookie cooling rack for 5 minutes.
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  Serve and enjoy!
  

Notes

The nutritional data is an estimate so reference your actual almond butter container and other ingredients if you need exact nutritional data.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg