These Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are a long-time favorite in our kitchen. Slightly crispy on the edges and soft in the center, they’re just sweet enough with gooey chocolate in every bite. We've been baking them for years, and they're still the go-to when we need something quick, sweet, and homemade.
These cookies are fast to make, you don't even need a mixer, they are easy to customize, and the dough is perfect for storing in the fridge to bake later. Since the batch is small, you won’t have dozens of cookies lying around—but doubling or tripling the recipe works beautifully too.
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- Why You'll Love these Healthy Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Equipment Needed
- Ingredients for Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Instructions
- Variations of Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Recipe Tips
- Storage & Freezing
- FAQ
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- Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Why You'll Love these Healthy Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
There are so many reasons to love this recipe:
- First, they’re made with just a bowl and spoon—no fancy equipment needed!
- Next, they’re made with healthy, wholesome ingredients.
- Also, they’re super easy for kids to help make.
- In addition, they’re naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free.
- Finally, the small batch size means you can whip these up quickly and keep the dough on hand for fresh cookies anytime.
Equipment Needed
You won’t need anything fancy here.
- First, grab a medium size mixing bowl for combining your ingredients.
- Next, use a wooden spoon or spatula for stirring the dough together.
- Then, you’ll need measuring cups and spoons to get everything just right.
- Finally, line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Ingredients for Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Let’s break down the ingredients that make these healthy almond flour cookies so amazing:
- First, almond flour (fine blend) – This gives the cookies their soft, tender texture. Be sure to avoid coarse almond meal. I like to buy mine at Costco—it’s a great value, and you can freeze any extra for later use.
- Next, baking soda – It adds just a little lift, helping the cookies bake up with the perfect texture.
- Then, salt – This enhances the overall flavor and balances the sweetness from the maple syrup.
- After that, avocado oil or olive oil – Both add moisture and richness to the dough. Avocado oil has a more neutral flavor, but olive oil works just as well if that’s what you have on hand.
- In addition, maple syrup – It naturally sweetens the cookies while keeping them soft. You can substitute with honey if needed, though the texture may change slightly.
- Also, vanilla extract – It adds depth and warmth to the flavor profile, rounding out the sweetness beautifully.
- Finally, mini chocolate chips – I love using Enjoy Life mini chips. They’re allergy-friendly, melt beautifully, and taste amazing. You can usually find them at HEB, Kroger, Whole Foods and even Walmart.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Here’s how to make these Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies step by step:
- First, mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- Next, add the avocado oil, maple syrup, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Then, fold in the mini chocolate chips and stir well.
- Now, using a spoon, drop small amounts of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. I usually make about 12 small cookies from each batch.
- Lastly, bake for 10-12 minutes on 350 degrees.
Variations of Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
You can easily customize these gluten free almond flour chocolate chip cookies! Try any of these options!
- First, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for a satisfying crunch and extra texture.
- Next, mix in raisins or dried cranberries for a naturally sweet and chewy twist.
- Then, stir in shredded coconut to give the cookies a subtle tropical flavor.
- Finally, top each cookie with a pinch of flake salt just before baking for that perfect sweet-and-salty bite.
Recipe Tips
Here are a few helpful tips to make your Chocolate Chip Cookies with almond flour turn out just right:
- If you bake them immediately, they’ll spread a bit more and turn out thinner—but still amazing. This is our favorite way to enjoy them.
- For a thicker cookie, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Avoid coarse almond flour, which will make the texture grainy.
- Double or triple the recipe and keep the dough in the fridge to bake cookies fresh anytime.
Storage & Freezing
- Once baked, store the Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days. However, these are enjoyed best fresh from the oven.
- To store the dough, place it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
FAQ
Yes! Regular or dark chocolate chips work just fine, though mini chips help with more even chocolate in every bite.
No. Almond meal is coarser and won’t give the same soft texture. Stick to fine almond flour.
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Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ C almond flour fine blend
- ¼ t baking soda
- ¼ t salt
- ¼ C avocado oil or olive oil
- ¼ C maple syrup
- 1 t vanilla
- ½ C mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the almond flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the avocado oil, maple syrup, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and stir well.
- Using a spoon, drop small amounts of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. I usually make about 12 small cookies from each batch.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
Notes
- If you bake them immediately, they’ll spread a bit more and turn out thinner—but still amazing.
- For a thicker cookie, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Avoid coarse almond flour, which will make the texture grainy.
- Double or triple the recipe and keep the dough in the fridge to bake cookies fresh anytime
