Triple Almond Cookies (Vegan)

These have almond butter, almond extract and chopped almonds. And no processed sugar! Vegetarian, too.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 18 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup almond butter (creamy or crunchy style)
• 1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup
• 3  tablespoons canola oil
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
• 1  cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  almonds, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350*F.
2. In a large bowl, combine almond butter, maple syrup, oil and almond extract until well blended.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and salt.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, along with chopped almonds, and stir until just combined. Let sit for five minutes.
5. Roll heaping tablespoons of dough into balls, flatten with palm of your hand to about 1/3 of an inch and place onto ungreased cookie sheet. (use parchment paper if desired).
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on wire rack.