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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published: Jun 12, 2019 · Updated: Apr 11, 2020 by Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC · 15 Comments

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    Two almond flour chocolate chip cookies

    These almond flour chocolate chip cookies are delicious, perfectly sweetened, chewy, and insanely delicious! Satisfy your sweet tooth with these easy-to-make 8-ingredient cookies - all in less than 30 minutes!

    A close-up of a chocolate chip cookie.

    I love chocolate chip cookies (and cookie dough!), especially when they are chewy and tender. Growing up, I remember my dad would always buy these soft chocolate chip (and sugar) cookies for me. I have fond memories of enjoying them with a tall glass of cold milk. These cookies are reminiscent of those childhood cookies, but a much healthier version!

    Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

    What I really love about these cookies are that they are:

    • So easy to make! Rest assured, you don't need to be a baker to make these or even have any baking experience. These cookies are simple, straightforward, and fail-proof.
    • They are made with almond flour and sweetened with maple syrup.
    • The best part - these cookies are filling and satisfying. Enjoy on its own or with a glass of almond milk. They taste great warm, right out of the oven, or the day after.
    • What I especially love is that unlike some of the other "healthier" cookies I've tried out there, these don't get hard the next day. They are still tender and chewy!

    Can you Make Cookies with Almond Flour?

    Yes, you can! Almond flour makes a delicious substitute to all-purpose flour and adds more nutrition to the cookie.

    Blanched Almond Flour vs Almond Meal

    So which one should you use? Either! I used blanched almond flour in this recipe but it will taste great with almond meal as well. The texture will be more cake-like but still delicious!

    How to Make Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

    You only need 8 ingredients to make these delicious cookies, most of which are probably already hanging out in your kitchen pantry!

    • blanched almond flour
    • semi-sweet chocolate chips or a chopped chocolate bar
    • maple syrup
    • melted coconut oil
    • almond milk
    • vanilla extract
    • baking soda
    • sea salt

    And that's all you need to make this delicious almond flour chocolate chip cookie recipe! Start by preheating the oven to 350°F. In the meantime, line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper so it's ready to go.

    While the oven is preheating, combine the almond flour, salt, baking soda in a medium bowl. Add the coconut oil, vanilla extra, almond milk, maple syrup, and mix until smooth. Next, gently fold in the chopped chocolate (or chocolate chips).

    Using a cookie scooper or a tablespoon, scoop the dough to form about 6 balls and place on the baking sheet. Gently flatten each. Bake the cookies for 13 minutes, until golden around the edges.

    Remove the chocolate chip cookies from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Enjoy or store at room temperate for later!

    A batch of almond flour chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.

    Cookie Tips + Notes

    • Right before you're about to put the cookies in the oven, press a few additional pieces of chocolate in the cookies to give it a more delectable look to them!
    • Note that the ingredients used in this recipe are pretty nutrient-dense. For that reason, this will make a smaller batch of 6 small cookies. One cookie will leave you feeling satisfied!
    • On that note, feel free to double it if you need to make a bigger batch of cookies. I personally prefer to bake smaller batches of cookies so I can enjoy them without going overboard!
    • Store the baked chocolate chip cookies in an air-tight glass container at room temperature for up to a week (but I highly doubt they will make it that without being eaten up! They are just that good!)
    • Freeze the baked cookies by placing them on a baking sheet. Freeze until they are solid and then transfer them to a freezer-friendly container. Feel free to place a small sheet of unbleached parchment paper between each cookie to prevent them from sticking together. The cookies will keep up to 2 months in the freezer. When you're ready to enjoy, thaw on the counter for an hour or in the fridge overnight.
    A close-up of the chocolate chip cookies.

    For More Dessert Recipes, Check Out:

    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs
    • Edible Cookie Dough
    • Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
    • Apple Crisp

    I hope you love this almond flour chocolate chip cookie recipe as much as I do! Sign up for email updates to receive new recipes delivered to your inbox or check out my new cookbook Plant Power Bowls.

    Two chocolate chip cookies

    Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep time: 10 minutes
    Cook time: 15 minutes
    Total time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6 small cookies
    Calories: 209kcal
    Author: Sapana Chandra
    These almond flour chocolate chip cookies are so delicious, tender, and chewy. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these easy-to-make and simple cookies - all in less than 30 minutes!

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup blanched almond flour
    • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips , or a chopped chocolate bar
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
    • 1 tablespoon almond milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    • In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, salt, baking soda. Add the coconut oil, vanilla extra, almond milk, maple syrup, and mix until smooth. Fold in the chopped chocolate (or chocolate chips).
    • Using a cookie scooper or a tablespoon, scoop the dough to form about 6 balls and place on the baking sheet. Gently flatten each to about a ½ inch thickness.
    • Bake the cookies for 15 minutes, until golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
    • Enjoy or store at room temperate for later!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 209kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 99mg, Potassium: 58mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g, Calcium: 54mg, Iron: 1mg
    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
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    About Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC

    Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

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    1. Femquads says

      January 08, 2020 at 8:18 pm

      Jus made these bad boys! Perfectly sweetened! No eggs no sugar...🙌💋❤🥂5 stars

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    2. Jennifer Q says

      July 11, 2019 at 9:54 am

      This was a really good cookie recipe for me. It tasted great, and I'm a type one diabetic, so it is helpful for me to have a cookie that ups the protein while reducing the carbs. It's easier on me that way to enjoy a tasty treat! YUM!5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra says

        July 11, 2019 at 11:40 am

        So glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer! It's one of my favorites.

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    3. Beth Pierce says

      July 11, 2019 at 9:31 am

      What a savory treat! This was just what I was looking for to cure my sweet tooth! Perfectly delicious and easy too!5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra says

        July 11, 2019 at 11:40 am

        So glad to hear, Beth! Thanks for stopping by.

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    4. Toni says

      July 11, 2019 at 8:35 am

      These cookies were so good! They were totally irresistible!5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra says

        July 11, 2019 at 12:08 pm

        So glad to hear you loved them, Toni!

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    5. Dannii says

      July 11, 2019 at 8:31 am

      I love the texture of almond cookies. These look delicious!5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra says

        July 11, 2019 at 12:09 pm

        So happy to hear, Dannii!! They are one of my favorites.

        Reply
    6. Ginny McMeans says

      July 11, 2019 at 8:03 am

      These cookies are perfect. I love the low carb aspect and the whole recipe is so much healthier than other chocolate chip ones.5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra says

        July 11, 2019 at 12:10 pm

        So glad you love them, Ginny!

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    7. Paula Montenegro says

      July 09, 2019 at 9:36 am

      I never bother with blanching the almonds, so I always have specked flour! These are gorgeous! And maple syrup is always a plus for me. Love it.5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra says

        July 11, 2019 at 12:10 pm

        Thank you, Paula! I hope you enjoy them!

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    8. Karen Hugg says

      June 12, 2019 at 9:06 am

      This looks fabulous! I've been searching for a low-carb chocolate chip cookie recipe since the blog I used to follow went offline. Thanks!

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      • Sapana Chandra says

        June 12, 2019 at 1:57 pm

        Thank you! I hope you enjoy them!

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