Almond Butter Blossom Cups
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond butter
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate (Enjoy Life 69% chips work perfectly)
Optional Holiday Touch:
- Crushed candy canes or toffee pieces.
Instructions:
- Prepare for Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Slightly flatten each ball and press your thumb or the back of a spoon into the center to create a small depression.
- Bake:
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet, then chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Add the Chocolate:
- Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or on the stove top, stirring every 15-20 seconds until smooth. Let the chocolate cool slightly for about 10 minutes, then spoon it into the depressions of the cooled cookies.
- Garnish (Optional):
- While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle crushed candy canes or toffee for a festive presentation.
- Store and Serve:
- Store the cookies in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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