These festive cookies are naturally gluten free and can easily be made vegan - and they also happen to be delicious! Classic holiday spices add warmth and depth of flavor to creamy almond butter, while fresh orange zest adds a touch of brightness. These are the perfect compliment to any holiday cookie spread!
*note: if preferred, the cinnamon, ground ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg may be swapped out for 2 1/4 tsp of your favorite pumpkin pie spice mix.
Method
Step 1 -
Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 -
In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, all the spices, salt, and orange zest.
Step 3 -
Melt the butter and almond butter together in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until well combined and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Step 4 -
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until a dough forms. It will be on the dry side - you may need to use your hands to get it to fully form.
Step 5 -
Using a 1 tbsp measure, create 12 balls of dough, and roll them in the remaining powdered sugar. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with a bit more powdered sugar just before serving, if desired.
