Almond Cookies

Almond Cookies

The newest addition to my kitchen is a Vitamix. I often heard of the many benefits and functions. I am a bit of a laggard with converting to either expensive or new kitchen gadgets. I live in a comfort zone! I am truly amazed that every praise given happens to be true! This VM recipe sounded to good to not post.

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup (115 g) heart-healthy butter spread 
1/4 cup (60 ml) egg substitute or 1 egg 
1/2 cup (100 g) sugar 
1 tablespoon milk 
1/2 teaspoon almond extract 
3/4 cup (94 g) all-purpose flour 
3/4 cup (90 g) whole wheat flour 
1/4 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon baking soda 
1/2 cup (50 g) slivered almonds

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Directions:

Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).

Place butter spread, egg substitute, sugar, milk and almond extract into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.

Select Variable 1. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 4 or 5.  Blend for 10-15 seconds or until ingredients are creamed. Remove the lid plug.

Add flours, salt, baking soda and almonds.  Blend 10-15 seconds or until well mixed.

If necessary, use tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.

Drop by teaspoons onto a cookie sheet.  Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

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