Chewy Almond Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup creamy almond butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Combine shortening, almond butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Combine hot water, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl; stir into almond butter mixture until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until blended. Gradually stir in flour until dough is just combined.
3. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press and flatten balls with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 8 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.