Cinnamon Almond Sandwich Cookies
If you love almonds you'll love this easy and healthy treat! These crispy cookies are made with wholesome ingredients like almond butter, almond flour and cinnamon, sandwiched together with a creamy cinnamon almond filling- it's gluten-free, too. Almonds are loaded with healthy fats and Vitamin E and will make your skin glow!
- 1/2 cup almond butter (natural)- at room temperature
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- FILLING:
- 1/2 cup almond butter (natural)- at room temperature
- 2 tbsp vegan butter, softened
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine almond butter, maple syrup and extracts in a medium bowl. Stir until combined.
Add flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine. Batter will be very thick.
Dampen your hands. Scoop out with a small cookie scoop or teaspoon and roll into 18 1" balls with your hands. Place on a silicone or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Press down with dampened hands or use a dampened glass bottom and flatten the cookies. They should be fairly flat for crispy cookies.
Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool one minute then remove to cooking rack and cool completely.
Meanwhile, make filling: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Place in fridge for 5-10 minutes to firm up slightly.
Place a heaping teaspoon of filling on one side of each of half the cookies. Top each with the remaining cookies, pressing slightly to hold together. You will have 9 sandwich cookies. Store at room temperature. Enjoy!