Almond Cookies

These crunchy almond cookies are mixed entirely in the Vitamix machine, making them a simple, go-to recipe for the holidays or throughout the year.

Almond Cookies

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (110 g) light butter spread
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) milk
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) almond extract
  • ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (95 g) whole wheat flour, or almond flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
  • ½ cup (50 g) slivered almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  2. Place butter spread, egg, sugar, milk and almond extract into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  3. Select Variable 1.
  4. Start machine and slowly increase speed to Variable 3 and blend for 15 seconds until the ingredients are creamed, then stop machine.
  5. Remove lid and add flours, baking soda, salt, optional and almonds. Secure lid.
  6. Start machine and slowly increase to Variable 4, blending for 15 - 20 seconds using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blade, if necessary.
  7. Drop by teaspoons onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  8. Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown.