Description
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally gluten-free. Made with almond flour, rich chocolate chips, and simple wholesome ingredients, these cookies are a better-for-you twist on a classic. With no chilling required and just one bowl, they’re perfect for quick baking and clean eating cravings.
Ingredients
- Blanched, finely ground almond flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Unsalted butter or coconut oil, softened
- Brown sugar or coconut sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use chopped dark chocolate for melted pools of chocolate.
- Coconut oil and dairy-free chips make it dairy-free.
- Top with flaky sea salt before baking for a sweet-salty contrast.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for extra flavor.
- Mix in chopped nuts or shredded coconut for texture.
