New Year Toasted Almond Vegan Cookies (Print Version)

Crisp golden cookies with toasted almond flavor, perfect for New Year festivities.

# List of Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1 tsp baking powder

03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda

04 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

05 - 3/4 cup organic cane sugar

06 - 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted and cooled

07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

08 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

09 - 1/2 tsp almond extract

10 - 3/4 cup whole raw almonds

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - Spread almonds on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 8-10 minutes until fragrant. Cool, then roughly chop.

03 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

04 - Whisk together sugar, melted coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla, and almond extract in a large bowl until smooth.

05 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Fold in chopped toasted almonds.

06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place on baking sheets 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball with palm.

07 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.

08 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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These cookies manage to be both delicate and satisfyingly crunchy in a single bite
They're entirely plant-based but nobody will ever guess the difference
The toasted almonds create this incredible aroma that makes your kitchen feel cozy
They stay perfectly fresh for days, though they rarely last that long

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Letting the toasted almonds cool completely before chopping prevents the dough from becoming too soft
Melting your coconut oil and then letting it cool to room temperature keeps the dough workable
The cookies might look slightly underbaked when you pull them out but they firm up perfectly

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