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Chewy Chinese Almond Cookies

Instead of almond extract, these Chinese almond cookies use actual almond flour for a chewy version of these favorite cookies that are gluten and dairy free too. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Asian
Keyword gluten free cookies, one bowl recipes
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 239kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 c almond flour
  • 2 Tb coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 c honey
  • 1/3 c tahini
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Garnish

  • 12 ea blanched almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix together the dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the bowl and mix.
  • Scoop and roll into roughly 1" sized balls. Put on a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet.
  • Press gently with moistened fingers to 1 1/2" discs.
  • Bake for 8 minutes and let cool. The bottom of the cookie should be golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg