LOW-CARB ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES

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These delicious and high fiber almond cookies look and taste like my favorite peanut butter cookies - but have significantly less carbs and much more fiber. They are great for lo-carb and diabetic diets.

Provided by lashapi

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 32 cookies, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup softened butter
1 large egg
1/2 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup smooth almond butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons wheat gluten
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
1 cup almond flour
3/4 cup Atkins baking mix

Steps:

  • Blend top five ingredients with a mixer until smooth and fluffy. Make sure to scrape down sides, then add Almond butter and mix well.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Then slowly mix into wet ingredients. Mixture should not stick to bowl or spatula. If too sticky, add 1 T additional Atkins baking mix and blend. Repeat if necessary.
  • Use tablespoon and form into 1" balls. Spray non-stick baking sheet with pam (lightly), or just place on non-stick pan.
  • Press down balls with a fork in criss cross pattern.
  • Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes, until browned.
  • Remove and cool on cookie sheet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 85.5, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.3

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