Glutenfreie Melassekekse

Zutaten

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup butter (or vegan butter, softened)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 cups gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
• Raw sugar or granulated sugar for rolling

Zubereitung

1. 1

   In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large mixing bowl, mix together the egg, sugar, vanilla, almond butter, molasses, and butter until smooth and creamy.

2. 2

   Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly until combined. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350F. Place about 1/2 cup of sugar in a bowl, if using. Scoop out 1-2 tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll in the sugar. Place on a baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center has set. Cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

5. 5

   Store leftovers in an airtight container.