Best 6 Healthy Almond Butter Cookies Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and healthy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further! Almond butter cookies offer a delicious and guilt-free indulgence, combining the nutty flavor of almond butter with wholesome ingredients for a nutritious snack. Whether you're following a special diet, seeking gluten-free options, or simply want to incorporate more wholesome treats into your life, this article will guide you through the best recipes for healthy almond butter cookies.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BEST EVER ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES



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This delicate, almond-flavored butter cookie can be decorated in a variety of ways and is easy to bake.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Cut Out     Butter     Butter     Almond     Nut     Dairy     Cookie     Dessert     Cookie     Dessert

Time 1h1m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cookie
1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1 cup sugar
1 large Land O Lakes® Egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Glaze
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, if desired
Food color, if desired
Decorator candies, sugars, etc, if desired

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup butter, sugar and egg in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, until creamy. Add milk and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Reduce speed to low. Add flour and baking powder; beat, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
  • Divide dough into thirds. Shape each third into a ball. Wrap each in plastic food wrap; flatten slightly. Refrigerate 2-3 hours or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-third at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 6-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.
  • Combine powdered sugar, water, 1 tablespoon butter, corn syrup and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in bowl; mix until powdered sugar is moistened. Beat at medium speed until smooth, adding additional water if necessary, to reach desired glazing consistency. Tint with food color, if desired.
  • Glaze cooled cookies. Add decorator candies, if desired. Let stand until glaze is hardened (6 hours or overnight).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 50 milligrams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 1 grams

CHEWY ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES



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This a recipe for those who cannot eat peanut butter like myself, but want a cookie that is similar.

Provided by mseve

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
1 cup creamy almond butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons hot water
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat shortening, almond butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a bowl until smooth. Combine hot water, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl; stir into almond butter mixture until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until blended. Gradually stir in flour until dough is just blended.
  • Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Press and flatten balls with a fork to create a crosshatch pattern.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 156.5 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES



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I came up with this cookie recipe as a way to capture a butter cake popular in my husband's native Netherlands. Almond paste and butter make each melt-in-your-mouth morsel irresistible.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
6 ounces almond paste
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, almond paste and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

3-INGREDIENT ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES



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These flour-less almond butter cookies are SO good, and made with only 3 ingredients (almond butter, raw sugar and an egg)! They are so easy to make you don't even need a mixer, so these are perfect for any beginner baker.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup Justins Maple Almond Butter
6 tbsp raw sugar
1 large egg (lightly beaten)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and place the racks in the upper and lower third of the oven. Spray two nonstick baking sheets lightly with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the almond butter, sugar and egg until well combined. Spoon 1 level tablespoon of the mixture about 1 inch apart onto baking sheets. Flatten the mounds with the tines of a fork, making a crosshatch pattern on the cookies.
  • Bake until golden around the edges, about 10 minutes, switching the position of the sheets halfway through baking. Let cool completely before removing from the cookie sheet.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 63 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 27 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES - 3 INGREDIENTS



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3 ingredient Almond Butter Cookies - Flourless cookie made with creamy almond butter, egg and brown sugar. Naturally gluten free, dairy free and flourless!

Provided by Maria Doss

Categories     Dessert

Time 29m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup creamy almond butter (I used Barney almond butter)
1 large egg
1/2 cup golden brown sugar (not packed)

Steps:

  • 1. Pre heat oven to 340°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. Add all three ingredients into a large bowl and beat using a hand held electric beater for about 30 seconds or until mixed well. 3. Roll about 1 tablespoon measure dough into balls and arrange on a baking sheet. 4. Press the flat side of a fork onto the top of each cookie dough (flattening them slightly while doing so). Rotate the fork 90 degrees and press again. Have a bowl of water and dip fork every time (draining off most of the water) before pressing on the dough (This helps for the dough not to stick to the fork). Alternatively, you can dip the fork in white sugar instead of water. 4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 23 minutes or until deep golden in color. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before moving to a cooling rack for a few more minutes. (The cookies will be very soft and might break when they are hot, but will crisp and firm up as they cool).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 16 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 10 milligrams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

EASY ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES



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Melt-in-your-mouth recipe from Switzerland.

Provided by NESSITA

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup crushed almonds
1 cup butter, softened
7 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix all-purpose flour, almonds, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

Tips for Making Perfect Almond Butter Cookies

  • Use room-temperature ingredients: This will help the cookies come together more easily and evenly.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing can make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help them keep their shape and texture.

Conclusion

Almond butter cookies are a delicious and healthy snack or dessert. They are easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and toppings. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect almond butter cookies every time. Remember to preheat your oven before you start mixing the cookie dough. This will ensure that the cookies bake evenly and that the cooking time is accurate. If you want chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. For crispier cookies, bake them for a few minutes longer. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 2 months.

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