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Almond Butter Cookies (Vegan)

Almond butter cookies! Yes, they are "almond butter" cookies with a hint of cardamom(elaichi). So delicious and crumbly these cookies are so easy to whip up. Vegan Recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 medium sized cookies
Calories: 111 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons raw turbinado sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoon agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon flax meal
  • 1.5 tablespoon water
  • 1.5 tablespoon roasted almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter (earth balance)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder (less if u don't like cardamom much :, more if u love it)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon oatmeal (coarsely ground oats for a little crunch, optional)
  • 2/3 cup self rising flour Or all purpose flour + 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

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  1. In a pan, mix the flax meal and hot water and let sit for a minute.
  2. Add in the softened butters(kept out for half an hour), sugar and agave syrup and mix well by hand or by hand mixer until the mixture feels light.
  3. Add in the flours, salt, cardamom powder and lemon juice and mix till just about combined.
  4. The mixture should be a sticky dough with no dry flour patches.
  5. Oil hands and pick up tablespoon full dough, lightly roll into a ball and flatten on parchment paper using a fork. You can drop spoonfulls directly as well, to get random shaped cookies :), but dont let them get thicker than a 1/4 inch.
  6. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 9-10 minutes. the cookies should not be runny or liquidy. They might look wet, but check with toothpick to confirm they are not squishy.
  7. Take cookies off baking tray and cool on rack for a few minutes before burning your mouth!
  8. Store in airtight container for a week or so. Let me know how yours turn out!

Notes

  • Nutritional value is based on 1 cookie

Nutrition Information

Calories 111kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 85mg (4%) Potassium 46mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8medium sized cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111

% Daily Value*

Calories 111kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Potassium 46mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.