Gooey Almond Cookies (Gluten Free, almost Paleo)

INGREDIENTS

1.5 C almond flour (or meal)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 TBSP flax meal
1 TBSP chia seeds
1 TBSP hempseed hearts 
2 TBSP melted coconut oil
1 egg, beaten
1.25 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/4 C honey
Sliced almonds, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350*F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
• In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients. 
• In a small bowl, combine all wet ingredients. 
• Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir to combine.  
• Drop by small spoonfulls onto prepared baking sheet. 
• Place two or three almond slices on top, pressing lightly to flatten the dough. 
• Place in oven and immediately reduce temperature to 325*F. 
• Bake 15-17 minutes, or until light golden brown.  
• Allow to cool on baking sheet for a bit before transferring to cooling rack.
• Store in an airtight container, separated by wax paper.  May be frozen.