Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies rely on blanched, superfine almond flour combined with coconut oil and pure maple syrup for a moist and tender cookie with a subtle nutty flavor. Baking soda and sea salt balance the sweetness and help the cookies rise slightly. Dark chocolate chips add richness and contrast to the nutty base. These cookies bake to golden edges and must cool thoroughly to avoid breaking, resulting in a chewy and satisfying bite. The recipe's emphasis on almond flour distinguishes it from traditional flour cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour not almond meal, blanched super fine
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 6 Tablespoons coconut oil melted
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat baking mat.
- In a medium mixing bowl add the almond flour, sea salt and baking soda and stir to combine.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop cookie dough with a medium cookie scoop (about 2 Tablespoons) and place on your prepared baking sheet. Gently press down on each cookie and top with extra chocolate chips, if desired.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until cookies are golden around the edges.
- Cool on baking sheets for a full 15 minutes before placing on wire racks to cool completely. Definitely let them cool for the full 15 minutes or they will likely break.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Use superfine blanched almond flour as specified for proper texture and crumb.
- Coconut oil can be substituted with melted unsalted butter or neutral oil but may change flavor slightly.
- Sweeteners like honey or pure maple syrup are preferred; dried sugars may alter cookie consistency.
- Allow cookies to cool fully before handling to prevent breakage due to delicate structure.
- Chocolate chips can be replaced with chopped chocolate or omitted for different variations.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.