Ingredient

• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup brown rice flour
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

Direction

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-lined baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.