Almond Flour Cookies Recipe
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4.9
Almond Flour Cookies Recipe
Description
This recipe combines almond flour with salt and a small amount of baking soda, then incorporates melted coconut oil and maple syrup for moisture and sweetness. Semi-sweet chocolate chips are folded into the dough to add bursts of chocolate flavor. The dough is portioned into tablespoon-sized scoops that are pressed gently before baking at 350°F until lightly browned on top. The almonds placed on top are optional but add texture and decoration.
The resulting cookies have a soft consistency due to the almond flour and coconut oil, with enough sweetness to satisfy without overwhelming. They are suitable as a treat for those seeking alternatives to wheat flour baked goods. The lack of gluten contributes to a tender crumb that remains moist after baking.
These cookies are convenient for casual snacking and complement coffee or tea well. Their ingredient profile also makes them appropriate for varied dietary preferences that include almond flour and coconut oil.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour 220 g.
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted and cooled
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips vegan/paleo
- 12-14 almonds as garnish (optional, whole
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- Mix together almond flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
- Stir in the oil and maple syrup into the batter.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a tablespoon-size measuring spoon, scoop the dough onto the prepared sheet pan. Gently press down to flatten. If preffered, place an almond in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until it is lightly browned on top. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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