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Mexican Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies

You asked for them and now you are going to get them. Are you ready? These are not your kids chocolate chip cookies. These have a kick with less guilt!

Some of the key ingredients in this recipe are super good for you.  Almonds have so many benefits the list is huge.  They help fight cancer, heart disease, lose weight, great source of protein, lower cholesterol and more. Almonds are a true super food.  Cinnamon helps to regulate blood sugar and well we all know Chocolate high in Cacao is good for us, we don't need an excuse to eat more chocolate.

2 1/2 cups of Almond Meal/Flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 stick organic butter softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
2 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs with omega-3
1 cup 60% Cacao Chocolate Chips

Directions;  Put your chocolate chips to the side,  Pre-heat your oven to 375.   Mix ingredients together thoroughly.  Fold in chocolate chips.  Place dollops of dough (tablespoon size) on a greased baking sheet. These will spread a bit so leave room.  Bake in the oven for 7 to 10 minutes.  Enjoy these were a hit with kids that like the spice.



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  • Purple Milk
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