Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240g) creamy almond butter
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large (60g) egg
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 1 cup (120g) rolled oats
  • ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well until fully incorporated.
  3. Fold in baking soda and salt; then, add oats and chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough chills.
  6. Remove chilled dough, then portion out cookies on a lined cookie sheet using a cookie scoop or tablespoon.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.