Friday, May 3, 2013

Almond Butter & Honey Ginger Cookies


1-1/3 cup flour (1 cup whole wheat and 1/3 cup white flour)
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup honey
3/4 cup almond butter
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease or spread parchment paper/silpat mat onto baking sheets.
In a medium bowl sift together flour, ground ginger, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl cream the butter with the honey and almond butter. Stir in the fresh ginger. Pour in the flour mixture and stir just until combined.
Spoon cookie dough onto prepared cookie sheet. Gentle flatten slightly and lightly sprinkle with fructose and cinnamon. Bake for 10 minutes. Let them sit for a couple minutes on the baking sheet before removing and letting cool completely on rack. Do not over bake. Store tightly covered for a few days.

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