These cookies are SO FREAKIN’ GOOD by themselves, and then they are topped off with warm, gooey apple slices marinated with cinnamon and nutmeg. There’s no going wrong here. Make this recipe ASAP. —EvE
SERVES 4 TO 6
SPICED APPLES
1 cup (180 g) thinly sliced apples
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
COOKIES
1 cup (170 g) almonds
3 tbsp (45 ml) maple syrup
3 tbsp (45 ml) melted coconut oil
FOR THE SPICED APPLES
Toss the apples with the spices, maple syrup and vanilla. Put them in the oven at a very low temperature or in a dehydrator for an hour, or until they have softened. Check often to make sure they don’t dry out or burn—you want them warm, soft and gooey.
FOR THE COOKIES
Grind the almonds into flour in a food processor or blender. Throw the almond flour into a bowl, and stir in the maple syrup and coconut oil until you get a sticky, crumbly mixture. If it’s not sticking together, add some more maple syrup. If it’s too wet, add some ground flaxseeds or more almond flour. Spread the cookie dough evenly onto a cookie sheet, about ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick, and put it in the fridge or freezer until solid, an hour or two. Cut it into cookies.
Spoon some warm apple slices onto your cookies and dig in!