Description
These Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful gluten-free treat with a soft and chewy texture. Made with simple ingredients like almond flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup, they offer a healthier alternative to classic cookies while maintaining a rich, chocolatey flavor. Perfect for anyone looking for a delicious low-carb or grain-free dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted (or butter)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your 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 another bowl, mix melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a thick dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball slightly.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Substitutions: You can swap maple syrup for honey or use coconut sugar for a slightly different flavor.
- Add-Ins: Try adding chopped nuts or shredded coconut for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~140 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Almond flour cookies, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, healthy cookies, low-carb cookies, grain-free dessert