Description
Delicious and easy almond flour cookies that are gluten-free and perfect for a healthy treat. These soft and chewy cookies are made with almond flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup, with optional chocolate chips for added sweetness.
Ingredients
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Almond Flour Cookies:
- 2 cups almond flour (blanched, finely ground)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix melted coconut oil (or butter), maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix dough: Combine wet and dry ingredients, fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using, and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free and can be dairy-free and refined sugar-free.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg (if using coconut oil)
