Cocoa Nib-Almond Lace Cookies

• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons almond meal
• 3/4 cup vegan cane sugar
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• 3/4 cup cocoa nibs

1. Preheat the oven to 325.
2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond meal, sugar, sliced almonds, arrowroot, baking soda and salt.
4. Add the coconut oil, applesauce, almond extract and cocoa nibs and stir with a rubber spatula until fully incorporated.
5. With a 1 tablespoon-size cookie scoop, drop the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 3 inches apart.
6. Bake for 9 minutes, or until the edges and centers are browned and crisp.
7. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.

almond meal, cane sugar, almonds, arrowroot powder, baking soda, salt, coconut oil, applesauce, almond, cocoa

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cocoa-nib-almond-lace-cookies (may not work)