Supercharged Cherry-Almond Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
• 3/4 cup dried tart cherries
• 3/4 cup sliced natural almonds

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2. In a medium bowl, combine whole-wheat flour, almond flour, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar until creamy; beat in egg, applesauce, and almond extract. Stir in dry ingredients until combined, then stir in cherries and almonds.
3. 3. Spoon dough by heaping teaspoons onto prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake 15 minutes, until golden. Cool on pans 2 minutes; transfer to wire racks.