Flourless Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookies -

Name: Flourless Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1 cup natural creamy almond butter; 2/3 cup coconut sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks; Flaky sea salt (to serve)

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These flourless chocolate chip almond butter cookies are the perfect snack or after dinner dessert. With just seven ingredients, these rich and flavorful gluten-free cookies come together in only 10 minutes.

This almond butter cookie recipe has become a staple snack with my colleagues for after runs with Adidas Runners . My friends love how flavorful these cookies are and can’t believe they don’t have any flour! These are definitely one of my favorite fueling snacks along with Coffee Energy Balls and Chocolate Almond Butter Bars.

Running is part of my daily routine, actually it’s usually my first activity every morning. These almond butter cookies with dark chocolate chips have become one of my favorite post-run treats.

These cookies have no flour or refined sugar (they are made with coconut sugar). They keep my blood sugar even and also add a boost of protein to any time of the day. My Adidas colleagues also love this easy cookie recipe since it’s so simple to make with ingredients already in the pantry.

This gluten-free cookie recipe has long been on my list. I’ve always wanted to make a delicious flourless cookie. One where no one would know there was no flour in the recipe at all. These almond butter cookies accomplish all of my goals and more.

Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookies Recipe Features

7 Ingredient Cookies: These cookies have only seven ingredients! Most of these ingredients are already in your pantry, it’s so simple.
One Bowl Cookie Recipe: All you need is one bowl and a spatula, this recipe is easy to clean up and great for kids too.
No Refined Sugars: Coconut sugar is used to sweeten these cookies giving them a caramel-like flavor that goes perfectly with almond butter.
Flourless Cookies: No flour at all in these cookies! And you would never know, they are soft and fluffy just like regular cookies.

Almond Butter Cookie Ingredients

I have a secret for you, these cookies are made with ingredients you probably already have at home. Score! No need to run to the grocery store.

Almond Butter: Be sure it’s the natural kind, look at the ingredients. The almond butter should just use almonds, no other oils added!
Coconut Sugar: I love this sugar for baking, it’s unrefined and creates the chewy texture as well as adds a caramel-like flavor to sweets. Coconut sugar is also the ingredient that gives these cookies a flour-like texture without the flour.
Eggs: Essential for binding the cookie together and giving it a nice light and airy base.
Baking Powder: The leavener responsible for keeping these cookies soft and light even with thick almond butter as the main ingredient!
Baking Soda: The ingredient that helps make these cookies melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Vanilla Extract: This can be optional, but I think it brightens and brings out the natural flavors of each ingredient.
Dark Chocolate Chips: I had to add chocolate, the combination of flavors with the almond butter is unbeatable.
Flaky Sea Salt: This is used to garnish, it brings out the natural sweetness and is the perfect finishing touch on these cookies. If your almond butter already has salt you can skip this!

How to Make Gluten-Free Almond Butter Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Be sure to space out your cookies they will spread!
Mix together the ingredients: Add all of the ingredients, natural almond butter, coconut sugar, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Add the dark chocolate chips and fold until evenly dispersed in the dough.
Scoop the cookie dough onto the baking sheets into 2 tablespoon mounds leaving 1-inch of space in between (these cookies spread!).
Sprinkle the cookie dough mounds with flaky sea salt. *If your nut butter is salted skip this step
Bake the almond butter cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
Allow the flourless cookies to cool on the baking sheet completely before enjoying.

Type of Almond Butter to Use in Cookies

This is my required and essential tip for flourless chocolate chip almond butter cookie success. Natural almond butter is mandatory for these cookies, look for the runny kind that you need to stir.

Be sure the ingredients in the almond butter are just almonds, no added oils or anything. Before using the almond butter, stir the oil at the top of the container into the thick paste at the bottom very well until smooth and combined.

The natural oil and consistency of the almond butter is the healthy fat used to bind these cookies together. You can substitute other natural nut butters as long as they are the runny, natural kind!

Almond Butter Cookies FAQs

How do I store Almond Butter Cookies?

Store the almond butter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in a zip top bag in the freezer for up to one month.

Can you substitute peanut butter for almond butter in these cookies?

Yes, you can as long as the peanut butter is the natural, runny kind. Be sure to stir the peanut butter well before using.

Is almond butter healthier than peanut butter?

Almond butter can be considered slightly healthier than peanut butter. Almond butter contains more vitamin E, iron, and calcium than peanut butter. They both have a similar amount of calories and peanut butter has a little bit more protein than almond butter.

What can I substitute for these cookies to be nut-free?

Natural sunflower butter or Tahini Paste can be used in this recipe rather than almond butter to make these cookies nut-free and gluten-free.

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