AMARETTO-ALMOND BLISS COOKIES

Amaretto-Almond Bliss Cookies image

"I lightened these cookies, and now they're guilt-free and delicious!" Vera Decker - Windsor, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons amaretto
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup oat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg; mix well. Stir in Amaretto and almond extract. , Combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and almonds. , With lightly floured hands, shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Flatten slightly with a glass coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until tops are cracked and bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.