gluten-free almond crispies

1/3 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup canola oil

1 Tbsp. water

1 tsp. almond extract

1 cup brown rice flour

1/2 cup almond flour

1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp. salt

1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

1. In a small bowl, beat the syrup, oil, water and extract until well blended. Combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into syrup mixture until blended. Stir in almonds.

2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

1 cookie equals 54 calories, 3 g fat

Healthy Cooking/Taste of Home - Aug/Sep 2010