Low Carb Almond Butter Cookies

 

If you are in need of a nice, easy to make and tasty low carb, gluten free sweet treat look no further than this recipe.  I often make these at Christmastime as well as to give as gifts to my friends and loved ones with dietary restrictions.

 

Low Carb Almond Butter Cookies

 

1 cup almond butter

3 Tbs. melted butter

1/2 cup sweetener of choice – monk fruit, allulose or stevia or a blend

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1/4 tsp. almond extract

 

In a large mixing bowl use a mixer to combine almond butter, sweetener and baking soda.  Add egg, vanilla and almond extra.  Continue mixing until it dough comes together.  Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet.  Flatten each ball with a fork to form a crosshatch pattern.  Bake at 350° for 10 minutes until lightly brown.  Let rest at least 5 minutes before removing to a rack to cool.  Makes 18 to 20 cookies.

 

Variation – melt 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips.  With the tip of a knife light frost the top of each cookie.  Add a sliced almond on top of the melted chocolate, if desired.

Peanut butter variation – substitute one cup peanut butter, creamy or chunky, for the almond butter and omit the almond extract and the butter.  Add 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips added to the batter, if desired.

 

I like the flavor of these almond cookies, especially with the melted chocolate.  The almond extract makes it.  The peanut butter variation is really good also.  These are so easy to make and very yummy.  I hope you will give them a try.