APPLE CINNAMON COOKIES

 These cookies are really simple to make and they’re sweet enough to satisfy this reformed sugar addict. Plus, the smell of baked apples, cinnamon, coconut, and almonds is HEAVENLY!

Here’s what I gathered to make 18 medium cookies:

• 2 large apples, peeled, cored and cut into eighths (I used Fuji apples)
• 2 cups blanched, slivered almonds
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
• 1 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
• A pinch of Kosher salt
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  

Here’s how I made them:

I preheated the oven to 350 F, gathered the ingredients and grated the apples using the shredder disc on the food processor.

I measured out 2 cups of shredded apple and put them aside.

Then, I replaced the shredding disc with the regular chopping blade, put almonds, cinnamon, coconut oil, and vanilla in the work bowl and pulsed everything until they were coarsely ground.

I combined the apples, almonds, shredded coconut, and salt in a large bowl and stirred to combine.

Next, I added the eggs and mixed everything evenly.

I used a ice cream scoop to scoop out the dough and placed each dollop on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Then, flattened them with my hands.

I stuck the tray in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, rotating it at the halfway mark. I took the cookies out of the oven when they started turning brown around the edges.

Then, I cooled the cookies on a rack for about 20 minutes.

These cookies were yummy – soft and nutty with just the right touch of sweetness. Make sure you have sweet and ripe apples because there’s no other sweetener in these cookies. If your apples aren’t fantastic or you like your cookies sweeter, you can probably add a couple teaspoons of raw honey or blend in a date or two. 

Thanks for the great recipe,Recipe: George / Civilized Caveman