Posted on May 28, 2012
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sink your teeth into these! Six ingredients, two steps and 20 minutes is all you'll need to whip together two dozen of our no-flour, dairy-free, low-sugar cookies.
By Alison Lewis | Photo: Michael Mahovlich
Serves:
Makes: 24 cookies
Hands-on time: 10 minutes
Total time: 22 minutes
CATEGORY:
Gluten Free, Under 45 Minutes
Makes: 24 cookies
Hands-on time: 10 minutes
Total time: 22 minutes
CATEGORY:
Gluten Free, Under 45 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup unsalted almond butter, stirred well
- 3/4 cup Sucanat
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or greater), broken into small pieces
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, stir together first 5 ingredients until blended. Stir in chocolate.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and let cool for 15 more minutes.
Nutrients per cookie: Calories: 110, Total Fat: 8 g, Sat. Fat: 1.5 g, Carbs: 10 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 7 g, Protein: 2 g, Sodium: 55 mg, Cholesterol: 10 mg
Nutritional Bonus:
While dark chocolate contains potent antioxidants, think twice before enjoying it with milk. Researchers have found that the bittersweet treat’s free-radical fighters may bind with the protein in milk, interfering with antioxidant absorption and possibly negating any associated health benefits.
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