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
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Beat shortening, almond butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a bowl until smooth. Combine hot water, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl; stir into almond butter mixture until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until blended. Gradually stir in flour until dough is just blended.

Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Press and flatten balls with a fork to create a crosshatch pattern.

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes.