Orange Cranberry Cookies

These cookies are a healthier alternative to traditional cookies, using almond flour, almond butter and coconut sugar. The orange taste is so fresh!

1/4 cup almond butter
1 cup coconut sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-6 drops Young Living Orange Vitality Essential Oil.
1 1/2 cups almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dried cranberries
optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1-Pre-heat oven to 350º degrees

2-Line two baking sheets with parchment paper

3-Soften almond butter as soft as possible. Add to mixing bowl.

4-Add coconut sugar and cream together with almond butter.

5-In a small bowl, slightly beat egg. Mix in vanilla and orange essential oil. Mix into almond butter mixture.

6-Add almond flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.

7-Stir in dried cranberries and optional walnuts.

8-Spoon tablespoons full of dough onto baking sheet. Press down slightly.

9-Bake for 13 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.

10-Cool on a cooling rack.

Makes approximately 2- 2 1/2 dozen cookies.