Raspberry Almond Cookies
    
      
                            
          Serving Size
          Serving: 18 Cookies
         
                 
      
        
          Ingredients
          
- ½ cup plus ½ teaspoon canola oil, divided 
- 1 cup almonds* 
- 1 cup rolled oats 
- 1 cup whole wheat flour 
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 
- ¼ teaspoon salt 
- ½ cup maple syrup 
- 3 tablespoons raspberry jam**
 
          
       
      Directions
      
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
- Lightly grease a cookie sheet with ½ teaspoon of the canola oil. 
- In a blender or food processor, combine almonds and oats, and process until chopped to the consistency of coarse flour. 
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped almonds and oats, flour, cinnamon, and salt. 
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ½ cup canola oil and the maple syrup. 
- Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until well combined.
-  Roll dough into 1½-inch balls and place on the oiled baking sheet. 
- Press your thumb into the center of each cookie to create a space for the filling. 
- Spoon ½ teaspoon jam into each thumbprint. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Helpful Tips
         *Walnuts, pecans, or other nuts may be substituted. **Other flavors of jam may be substituted. 
Adapted by: The Happy Kitchen