If you're a Cookie Lover, and really missing cookies while on protocol, I recommend giving this recipe a try. I used almond flour, but think coconut flour would also be worth a try. The z-sweet gives good sweetness, but also causes a "cooling effect" when you eat it, which is kind of strange. Still, these cookies will definitely hit the spot for a Cookie Lover. (Use caution with peanut butter if you're on your first Phase 3 to make sure it doesn't cause a gain for you. Almond butter might be a better choice.)
Peanut Butter Cookies
1/4 cup Butter
1/2 cup Peanut Butter (no sugar) or almond butter
1/2 cup Erythritol, like Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Zero or Z-Sweet
1 tsp Vanilla
Combine the above, then mix in 1 egg.
In a separate bowl, combine:
1 cup Almond Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
Mix wet and dry ingredients.
Roll about a tablespoon of dough into a ball and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Place dough balls about 2 inches apart. Press down with a fork in a criss-cross pattern. Bake at 350* for about 12-15 minutes until the tops start to turn brown. Remove pan from oven and allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on the pan, then remove to finish cooling on a cooling rack.
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