Paleo Chinese Almond Cookies

almond flour

🥗Healthier: coconut flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Coconut flour is lower in carbs and gluten-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: chia seeds

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine cassava flour, almond meal, ground sesame seeds, powdered sugar, and salt.

In another bowl, mix room temperature ghee, almond extract, and eggs until smooth.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a fork.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.

Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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