Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are checking all of the boxes! Gluten free, dairy free, and paleo friendly! Make a double batch, because when they are fresh out of the oven they won’t last long! 

close up of 4 stacked almond flour chocolate chip cookies

So it’s been a little bit since I posted something sweet. I have been on a more savory trend, which probably just has to do with the colder weather. You know just craving all of the healthy comfort food I can get my hands on! 

BUT now I am baking with a gluten free and paleo version of one of my classic favorites, chocolate chip cookies! 

When you have dietary restrictions or are new to baking with gluten free ingredients, sometimes the results are not so great. But you are in luck, because I have taken the guesswork out of these for you! 

We are using almond flour and you can’t even tell! They are moist, chewy, and literally come out perfect every time you bake them! 

More Baking Recipes That Use Almond Flour: 

ingredients to make almond flour chocolate chip cookies in a glass bowl

Ingredients for Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies 

egg

coconut oil – be sure you melt it then let it cool completely before adding it to your cookie dough

almond butter – try to find unsalted if you can

maple syrup

coconut sugar

pure vanilla extract

almond flour

baking powder

baking soda

Salt – if you are using an almond butter that contains salt you can either leave this out or reduce this amount

chocolate chips – save a few to add to the tops once they are done!

Sea salt – this is optional and I typically just sprinkle a little on top once the cookies have finished baking

How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies With Almond Flour

Start by lining a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Then preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 

ingredients to make almond flour chocolate chip cookies in a glass bowl

Whisk together the egg, coconut oil, syrup, sugar, almond butter, and vanilla in a medium sized bowl. 

Grab another box and mix the baking soda, powder, almond flour and salt if you are using it. 

ingredients to make almond flour chocolate chip cookies in a glass bowl

Pour the dry ingredients into the other bowl and mix until cookie dough forms. 

ingredients to make almond flour chocolate chip cookies in a glass bowl

Gently fold in the chocolate chips and cover the bowl. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. 

unbaked almond flour chocolate chip cookies on parchment paper

Once the dough has chilled, roll out about 2 tablespoons of dough into balls and place on the baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches in between each one. 

Add a couple of chocolate chips to each cookie, pressing gently. Don’t flatten the cookie! 

close up of a almond flour chocolate chip cookie on a baking sheet

Bake until the bottom edges start to brown, or about 10 to 12 minutes. 

overview of almond flour chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack

Take them out of the oven and sprinkle them with sea salt, if using. 

Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. 

Can You Substitute Something Else for Almond Butter? 

Yes! You can also use any seed or nut butter you would like. If it’s not salted, you will want to add that to the dough.

How To Store

Once the almond flour cookies have cooled completely, place them in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. 

To freeze, once the baking sheet has cooled completely, place the whole sheet into the freezer for 30 minutes. Then put the cookies in a freezer bag, which will stay fresh for up to 2 months.

Before you indulge, can you do me a favor? Tag me on Instagram so we can share these cookies with everybody? 

close up of 4 stacked almond flour chocolate chip cookies

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are checking all of the boxes! Gluten free, dairy free, and paleo friendly! Make a double batch, because when they are fresh out of the oven they won’t last long!
5 from 2 votes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together your wet ingredients. (Egg, maple syrup, coconut oil, coconut sugar, almond butter and vanilla extract)
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together your dry ingredients. (Almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt*.)
  • Add your dry ingredients to your wet ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips. Cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes
  • Roll ~2 tbsp of dough into balls and place 2” apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. Press in a few extra chocolate chips per cookie, but do not flatten them. The cookies will spread while they bake.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottom edges of the cookies have just started to brown.
  • Remove from the oven and top with sea salt if desired. Let cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze for longer term storage.
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  1. This is a fantastic recipe. About a week ago, out of necessity, I substituted honey for maple syrup, peanut butter for almond butter, and almond meal for almond flour. I added about another 1/2 cup of sesame flour since, with almond meal instead of flour, the mixture was still a bit wetter than I thought was wise. The result was delicious. I am making them again right now. Thank you!

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