Paleo Maple Almond Butter Cookies

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These cookies only have 5 ingredients!

So simple to make and yet so satisfying. They can be whipped up and in your mouth in just 15 minutes! Prepare to be amazed.

Does anyone remember those maple nut candies that you could find at just about any grocery store? That is exactly what these scrumptious cookies taste like, but they're a healthy version!

These really should be called 'I have basically no ingredients but I still want a delicious dessert' cookies. Seriously though, you probably already have these ingredients on hand. All it takes is almond flour, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. That's it! And you don't even have to feel guilty about what you're putting in your body (you and I both know we've been there done that, probably too many times).

Making these cookies is as simple as it can get. Throw all of the ingredients in a bowl, mix, bake, serve. How easy is that? I'll tell you how easy, ridiculously easy. The next time you're craving a sweet treat, these cookies will be calling your name.

Couldn't wait to finish taking pictures before taking a bite!

Yield: 8 cookies

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• Optional: coconut sugar to roll dough in

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl combine all ingredients and mix until dough has formed.
3. Separate dough into 8 pieces and roll in the palms of your hands to form a ball (*Optional: roll each dough ball in coconut sugar and coat well).
4. Arrange dough on the baking sheet and slightly flatten, either with the palm of your hand or by making the traditional 'X' shape on the tops using a fork.
5. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and allow to cool (or eat them before they're totally cool; it's okay, I won't judge).

I usually can't resist a freshly baked cookie and eat it while it's still hot, but they do slightly crumble if not allowed to cool first. Enjoy!

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A Spunky Inquiry:

Do you wait for your cookies to cool before chowing down or can you (like me) not resist yourself?