Puffernutters

Directions

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   Position 2 racks in the middle of the oven; preheat to 325 degrees F. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes; transfer to a bowl.
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   Wipe the baking sheet clean.
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   Beat the unsalted butter, almond butter, honey, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes.
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   Beat in the egg.
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   Add the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and vanilla and almond extracts and beat until combined, about 1 minute.
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   Add the cereal, chocolate chips and half of the almonds to the dough and mix with a wooden spoon.
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   Form tablespoonfuls of dough into 2-inch balls and arrange on 2 ungreased baking sheets, about 3 inches apart.
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   (Do not line the baking sheets with parchment paper-the cookies may stick to the paper.)
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   Top each with some of the remaining almonds.
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    Bake until the cookies spread out and turn brown, about 12 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through.
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    Let the cookies cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then carefully remove to a rack to cool completely.
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    (If you have difficulty removing the cookies from the baking sheets, return them to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes to soften.)
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    The cookies will crisp as they cool.
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    Photograph by Cathy Larson