Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

‘Tis The Season for Baking Cookies

It’s the holiday season and with Christmas just around the corner, it’s officially time for baking cookies of all kinds.

Nothing beats pulling a new batch of cookies from the still-warm oven, the warmth and aroma of freshly baked cookies enveloping you like one huge cozy hug.

Our Favorite Gluten-Free Holiday Cookies:

Here are some holiday cookie recipes that we love baking on repeat:

• Chewy Sugar Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Crunchy Almond Biscotti (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Easy Gingerbread Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Chewy Molasses Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Easy Snickerdoodles (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Amazing Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

And… if you’re craving a good chocolate chip cookie, I’ve got you covered!

Impossibly chewy gluten-free chocolate chip cookies made with creamy almond butter and coconut flour, and laced with rich chocolate chunks that simply melt in your mouth.

If you only like crispy cookies then these aren’t for you. But if you like chewy cookies then these may probably become your next favorite cookies!

Why This Recipe Works:

• Simple Ingredients: The ingredients required for these almond chocolate chip cookies are easily accessible at the local grocery stores (you might even have most of the ingredients on hand)!
• Easy to Make: Preparing the cookie dough is just a matter of mixing the wet ingredients and dry ingredients together, and you then scoop the dough onto a cookie sheet and then bake (it doesn’t get any simpler than this)!
• Explosion of Flavors + Amazing Texture: The almond butter provides a rich nutty flavor that complements the chocolate chips perfectly. Chewy, moist and absolutely delicious, this is one cookie you’ll want to eat on repeat!
• Totally Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free: The good news is that these almond butter chocolate chip cookies are 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, which means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances can enjoy them without issues!

Ingredients You’ll Need + Notes/Substitutions:

Here’s an overview of the ingredients required for this almond chocolate chip cookies recipe.

(For exact measurements and quantities, please scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

• Almond Butter: Make sure to use unsalted creamy almond butter so you don’t get salty cookies. Alternatively, feel free to use another type of unsalted nut butter (such as cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, peanut butter).
• Sugar: I used cane sugar, but you may also use white sugar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, or coconut sugar if you prefer. If you are diabetic or insulin-resistant, I highly recommend that you use Lakanto monkfruit sweetener (a 1:1 sugar substitute that is zero-glycemic index and will not raise your blood sugar).
• Vegan Butter: I used vegan butter to keep this recipe dairy-free. You may also use melted coconut oil instead (Tip: For baking, I prefer to use refined coconut oil (which has a neutral flavor), as opposed to extra virgin coconut oil (which has a strong coconut taste and smell)). Alternatively, if you are not lactose-intolerant, feel free to use normal unsalted butter instead.
• Eggs: In this recipe, the eggs help to bind the ingredients together. I have not tried this recipe without eggs, so I don’t know how that would turn out. However, if you are allergic to eggs, you may try replacing the eggs with an egg substitute such as acquafaba or an egg-replacer. (If you do make this recipe without eggs, please let me know how it goes in the comments below, I’d love to know!)
• Coconut Flour: Coconut flour is highly-absorbent, so please bear in mind that a little coconut flour goes a long way. Do not add more than the recipe calls for.
• Baking Powder: Baking powder is the only leavening agent in this almond chocolate chip cookie recipe, so make sure you add it in. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use certified gluten-free baking powder.
• Chocolate Chips: I used vegan chocolate chips (or chocolate chunks) to keep this recipe dairy-free. If you are not lactose-intolerant, feel free to use normal chocolate chips instead.

How to Make Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies (Step by Step):

1. Preheat and Line

Preheat oven to 350F (180C) and arrange the oven rack to the middle position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.

2. Whisk Almond Butter, Sugar, Vegan Butter and Eggs

In a large mixing bowl, mix almond butter, cane sugar, melted vegan butter and eggs together until combined.

3. Sift in Dry Ingredients

Add the coconut flour, baking powder and salt to the large bowl, and stir until you get a homogeneous dough.

4. Fold in Chocolate Chips

Fold in Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed in the dough.

5. Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheet

Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the dough by teaspoon and place on prepared baking sheet, leaving about 3 inches of space between each cookie.

6. Bake Until Ready

Bake cookies for 15 minutes or until the almond chocolate chip cookies are golden brown on the edges. Let cool before enjoying these tender chocolate chip cookies!

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:

• Swap Out Almond Butter: I used unsalted almond butter, but feel free to use another type of unsalted nut butter if you prefer (such as cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, peanut butter).
• Sprinkle Salt on Top: For a bit of contrast in flavor, you top the cookie dough with a sprinkling of sea salt before baking.
• Not a Fan of Chocolate? If you’d rather leave out the chocolate chips, you can substitute the chocolate chips with chopped nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, walnuts, cashews or macadamia nuts) or dried fruit (such as raisins, dried cranberries or dried blueberries).

Recipe FAQs:

Other Almond Recipes to Love:

• Amazing Flourless Almond Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Almond Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Crunchy Almond Biscotti (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Low Carb Almond Flour Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• 5-Minute Homemade Almond Milk (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
• Easy Homemade Almond Meal (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

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