INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond butter
• 1/2 cup raw honey
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 apple, diced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened almond butter, raw honey, egg, and salt. Mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Add the diced apple to the almond butter mixture and stir until the apple pieces are evenly distributed.
4. Sprinkle in the cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, and grated fresh ginger. Mix the spices into the batter until they are well incorporated.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
6. Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
7. Flatten the cookie dough slightly with the back of the spoon or your fingers. The cookies won’t spread much during baking.
8. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are lightly golden.
9. Once the cookies are done baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
10. Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
11. Once the cookies are completely cooled, they are ready to be enjoyed as a tasty and nutritious treat.
12. Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.

ALLERGIES:

SF (Shellfish-Free)

GF (Gluten-Free)

DF (Dairy-Free)

EF (Egg-Free)

V (Vegetarian)

Here are some variations you can try for the almond butter cookies:

1. Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies:
   • Add 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the batter.
   • Mix in dark chocolate chips or chunks for a chocolatey twist.
2. Nutty Almond Butter Cookies:
   • Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans for added crunch and flavor.
3. Fruit and Nut Almond Butter Cookies:
   • Include a variety of dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or chopped dried apricots along with nuts for a delightful texture and sweetness.
4. Coconut Almond Butter Cookies:
   • Mix in 1/2 cup of shredded coconut to the batter for a tropical flair.
5. Spiced Almond Butter Cookies:
   • Enhance the spices by adding a pinch of ground cardamom or allspice in addition to the cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
6. Vanilla Almond Butter Cookies:
   • Add 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract to the batter for a classic vanilla flavor.
7. Seed-Packed Almond Butter Cookies:
   • Mix in 1/4 cup of a combination of seeds like chia seeds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds for added nutrition and crunch.
8. Honey and Lemon Almond Butter Cookies:
   • Substitute raw honey with an equal amount of lemon-infused honey for a refreshing citrus twist.
9. Chai-Spiced Almond Butter Cookies:
   • Add 1/2 tsp of chai spice mix to the batter for a warm and aromatic flavor.
10. Trail Mix Almond Butter Cookies:
    • Create a trail mix-inspired cookie by adding a mixture of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and a touch of dark chocolate.