Deliciously Simple Nut Cookies

These 4 ingredient cookies are paleo-friendly, gluten free, and free of refined sugars.

My husband and I love these cookies as a healthier option to traditional baked goods. The best part is that I usually have all of these ingredients in the pantry whenever we have a craving!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups finely ground almonds or nuts of choice (I have also used walnuts)

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/3 cup honey

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  

  Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Place your nuts in a food processor and grind them until they are a chunky, sandy texture. If you don’t have a food processor you can place them in a large ziplock back and break them up using a rolling pin.

• Whisk the nuts and baking powder together in a medium bowl. With a wooden spoon or spatula stir in the honey and vanilla. Stir until a sticky dough forms and holds together.

• Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, about one inch apart. For crisp cookies, press down the dough lightly with the flat bottom of a drinking glass or measuring cup. (If the glass sticks to the dough, dip the bottom in water.) For softer cookies, don't press down the dough.

• Bake until the edges are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for about 3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Cool the baking sheet between batches.

Thank you to Elizabeth Barbone at www.thekitchn.com for the recipe inspiration!

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