Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe by Lynda Balslev

Lynda Balsev

Ingredients

2 1/4cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2teaspoons baking soda

1teaspoon salt

1cup unsalted butter, softened

1cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

1/2cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4cup unsalted creamy roasted almond butter

1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or white chocolate chips

sea salt (optional)

Preheat oven to 375F. Whisk flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
Cream butter and sugars using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Add almond butter and mix until smooth. Add flour and mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2-inches apart, on baking sheets. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, until light golden.