Ah yes, let me introduce you to my favorite cookie of 2016 - the oh so dreamy cashew butter cookie!!
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I refer to these cookies as dreamy because their texture is melt in your mouth delicious - I swear if angels ate cookies they could be these! They're also super easy to make - a one bowl wonder. Did I mention that they're grain free, dairy free and paleo friendly?!?! What more could you want?
I tweaked the recipe a bit and have now tried it with both almond butter and cashew butter. I definitely prefer the cashew butter, but both are delicious! Peanut butter will be the next experiment. I've used Trader Joe's nut butter and it has worked well in both cases. You can mix up the batter and bake a few at a time, or all at once. They keep well in a container, as well (they've somehow lasted up to a week for me).
Dreamy Cashew Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 240 g cashew butter almond/peanut butter also work
- 4 Tbsp. coconut sugar or regular
- 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract or pinch of vanilla bean
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400F. Form dough into balls, then press down slightly to flatten on baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and bake 7-8 minutes. A few minutes longer will result in a crispier cookie.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. I don't usually get that far. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days!
Bon appétit!