Description
Indulge in these rich and decadent Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies for a guilt-free treat. These gluten-free cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour (blanched and finely ground)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix melted coconut oil or butter, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine the mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten, and bake for 9–11 minutes until set.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use a flax egg and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Cookies will be soft when warm but firm up as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
