These Flourless Almond Butter Cookies are modeled after my Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies (a favorite of mine). I added some chocolate to this recipe and couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. They are soft and chewy and delicious, and everything you could want in a cookie. I even liked it without the chocolate, but why leave off chocolate if you don’t have too, right! These cookies were so good in fact, I ate them for lunch yesterday (not my proudest moment), but they are made with only 5 all natural ingredients (which made me feel a little bit better about swapping my salad for cookies. These are also gluten free and paleo friendly and perfect for those that have a peanut allergy.
Gluten-Free Almond Butter Cookies
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
Description
Soft, chewy almond butter cookies made without flour and drizzled with chocolate for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup almond butter, 1/2 cup coconut sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp baking soda. Mix until well combined.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, place spoonfuls of the batter onto a greased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- If using chocolate, melt 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips with 1/2 tsp coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
These cookies are gluten-free and paleo-friendly, making them perfect for those with dietary restrictions. They can be enjoyed with or without the chocolate drizzle, depending on your preference. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. For a nut-free version, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 15
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different nut butter instead of almond butter?
Yes, you can substitute almond butter with other nut butters like cashew or sunflower seed butter, but the flavor and texture may vary slightly.
What type of chocolate should I use in these cookies?
You can use chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, depending on your preference; dark chocolate pairs well with almond flavor.
How do I know when the cookies are done baking?
The cookies should be lightly golden around the edges and still soft in the center when you take them out of the oven; they will firm up as they cool.
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