If you’re looking for the perfect Gluten-free cookie recipe. These almond flour chocolate chip cookies are for you. They taste remarkably like the kind made with white flour and sugar and have the perfect chewy texture.
It’s going to be amazing. These cookies are easy. There’s not a whole lot of different ingredients. Its main ingredient is almond flour.which gives them their soft, chewy texture. Best of all, they are gluten free, making them a great treat for those following a gluten free diet.
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Needed Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- Baking Tray
- Ice Cream Scoop
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Sifter
- Cooling Rack
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
These delicious almond flour chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat for anyone looking for a dairy-free option. With a simple list of ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter: Butter used for softness
- 1/4 cup (56g) coconut oil: If you want to keep this recipe dairy-free, use melted coconut oil.
- 3/4 cup (160g) brown sugar or coconut sugar: Adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness. Coconut sugar or any other granulated sugar that you like.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract: Adds depth of flavor.
2 large eggs: Eggs are used to bind all ingredients - Baking Soda Helps the cookies rise and gives them a light, fluffy texture
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt: Enhance for taste
3 cups (300g) almond flour: Almond flour makes the cookies’ dough, giving them a distinctive texture. - 1 1/4 cups (213g) chocolate chips (of choice)
- 2/3 cup (87g) toasted walnuts (optional)
Step-by-Step Guide for Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Add Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, place softened butter and sugar (You can use white sugar or brown
- sugar) Mix the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add a large egg and vanilla extract, mix well
Add Dry Ingredients:
- Add the almond flour, baking soda, and salt, sift all dry ingredients, and mix wet ingredients gradually with the help of a spatula or a wooden spoon.
- Mix until you have a smooth dough.
- Add the chocolate chips (walnuts)
Forming Perfect Cookie Dough Balls
Set a baking tray with parchment paper, then add the cookie dough, leaving about one to two inches of space between each cookie to allow spread slightly,flatten the cookies, and top with extra chocolate chips.
Baking the cookies
They can be spread and baked at 350ºF for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges start to look lightly golden. As they bake, the cookies will fill your kitchen with a nutty almond smell. These cookies are big and beautiful, full of chocolate chips, and have the classic cracks in them. I love these cookies so much, I hope you love these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies.
Tapping the cookie sheet on the counter
The cookies will puff up as they bake. I like to tap the pan on the counter a few times, and remove them from the oven, so the cookies will flatten out a bit more. Let the almond cookies cool for at least 15 minutes on the pan and then they are ready to eat.
How to Store Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Almond flour chocolate chip cookies have the best taste and texture on the same day you bake them. They will get softer if you leave them out at room temperature for up to 3 to 4 days, so be sure to store any leftovers in the fridge.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
Calories 160 || Carbs 15g || Protein 4g || Fat 10g || Fiber 4g || Sugar 7g
FAQS
How to Freeze Almond Cookie Dough
This almond flour chocolate chip cookies recipe makes roughly 24 cookies. But if you don’t want to bake them all at once, you can also freeze them into individual mounds. Then store them in an airtight container in the freezer
How to Bake Frozen Almond Cookie Dough
A freshly baked almond cookie, you can place the frozen cookie dough on a pan. preheated to 325 degrees.
Once the oven is hot, Bake the frozen cookie dough for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cookies spread and look lightly golden. They turn out just as delicious as the fresh version.
Can I use almond meal instead of almond flour to make these cookies?
Yes, All the flour in almond meal looks similar, but one big difference.Almond flour is made by grinding blanched almonds.If you’re not familiar, blanching almonds means letting them sit in water,then removing their skins, then to make almond flour, manufacturers grind and sift in this almonds until they have a flour like consistency.
Conclusion
These almond flour chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat for your kids’ lunch your snacks. These are gluten-free and a healthy cookie recipe with homemade ingredients. These are easy to make. These are soft, chewy, a chocolatey goodness. Whether you follow a gluten-free diet or want a healthier cookie recipe.
If you love this recipe and its health benefits, check out my other cookie recipes.
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