Well, we are moving into the 3rd month of the year and one of my goals for 2015 was to experiment with some healthier treats.  I am happy to say I have found an absolute WINNER in the world of chocolate chip cookies.  In fact, I can honestly say, I think I prefer these cookies to the traditional ones.  And to top it off, they are SO easy to make.  Happiness all around!  Here we go….

YOU WILL NEED:

• 1 1/2 cups cashew butter (**see notes**)
• 1/4 cup + 1 T maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground vanilla beans or vanilla extract (i used vanilla extract)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. In a food processor, combine all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips.

3. Pulse until everything is mixed.

4. Fold in the chocolate chips.

5. Drop cookies onto a lined baking sheet w a spoon.

6. Bake for 10 minutes.

7. Let cool completely before removing from the cookie sheet.

8. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for longer.