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    Flourless Almond Butter Cookies

    Desserts Dairy-Free Recipes Gluten Free Plant Based Recipes September 15, 2022 | By Kristen Chidsey | 9 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    These healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies are dairy-free, flourless, and absolutely delicious! Made with almond butter, these flourless chocolate chip cookies are soft, gooey, rich and satisfying! Whether you are in search of a flourless cookie, a dairy-free cookie, an egg-free cookie, or just a delicious cookie, these Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies will satisfy your craving! They are an easy gluten-free dessert to bake up today!

    Almond Butter Cookies are everything you crave in a chocolate chip cookie. Made with almond butter and loaded with chocolate chips, these flourless cookies are soft, gooey, rich, and satisfying.

    Almond Butter Cookies next to wire rack.


    When it comes to cookies, these Almond Butter Cookies are a favorite! This recipe requires no chilling and creates a flourless cookie that is soft, tender, and full of chocolate chips.

    Much like how peanut butter is used in classic peanut butter cookies, the almond butter replaces the flour in this cookie recipe, giving the cookie a melt-in-your-mouth texture. But the almond butter does not overwhelm the flavor of the cookie, instead, it gives it a subtle nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the chocolate.

    These irresistibly good Almond Butter Cookies satisfy the craving for a chocolate chip cookie--without the flour!

    Notes on Ingredients

    Ingredients for Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Almond Butter: It is best to use all-natural, unsalted almond butter, the kind that needs refrigeration. I prefer unsalted nut butter because then I can control the salt in the cookie. All-natural peanut butter may be substituted for almond butter if desired.
    • Egg: To make these cookies egg-free, use a flax egg in place of an egg. For a flax egg, mix together 1 tablespoon flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water and let sit for 5 minutes before adding the cookie batter.
    • Salt: Omit salt if your almond/peanut butter is salted.
    • Chocolate Chips: If needed, be sure that your chocolate chips or chunks are dairy-free.

    How to Make Almond Butter Cookies

    The process of making these flourless cookies is SUPER simple. You only need one bowl, a spoon, and a baking sheet. No chilling is required!

    • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the baking soda, salt, and sugar together until the salt and baking soda are incorporated into the sugar. This helps the ingredients to be evenly distributed in the cookie batter.
    • Add the almond butter, vanilla extract, and egg or flax egg to the sugar mixture and mix well.
    Bowl of Almond Butter Cookie Batter.
    • Scoop the batter out by rounded tablespoons, and gently roll it into a ball. Place the cookie dough onto a baking sheet, spacing the cookies 2 inches apart.
    Almond Butter Cookies on baking sheet.
    • Bake until just BARELY beginning to brown, you don't want to overbake the cookies or they will lose their soft, gooey texture.
    • Remove the cookie tray from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 2-3 minutes and then carefully transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
    Baked Almond Butter Cookies on wire rack.

    Storage Instructions

    Once the cookies have cooled fully to room temperature, place them in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 4 days. Alternatively, you can freeze the baked cookies for up to 1 month in an airtight container.

    More Gluten-Free Treats

    • Gluten-Free Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
    • Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
    • Easy Chocolate Bark Recipe
    • Crockpot Candy

    The next time you are craving a delicious cookie, give these Flourless Almond Butter Cookies a try. They are easy to make and truly satisfying. 

    Chocolate Chip Cookie next to wire rack

    Flourless Almond Butter Cookies

    Made with almond butter and loaded with chocolate chips, these flourless cookies are soft, gooey, rich, and satisfying.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 18 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 103kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt see notes
    • 1 cup unsalted, natural almond butter
    • 1 egg or flax egg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup chocolate chips
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the sugar, baking soda, and salt together until the baking soda and salt are evenly distributed throughout the sugar.
    • To the sugar mixture, add the almond butter, vanilla, and egg (or flax egg). Mix until well combined. Add in the chocolate chips and stir.
    • Scoop the batter out in 1 tablespoon spoonfuls, and gently roll into a ball. Place the cookie dough, 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
    • Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until the cookies have begun to JUST BARELY brown.
    • Remove from oven and let sit on cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes and then remove to parchment paper, wax paper, or a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Equipment Needed

    • medium cookie scoop
    • Cookie Sheet

    Notes

    Almond Butter: It is best to use all-natural, unsalted almond butter. All-natural peanut butter may be substituted for almond butter. 
    Flax Egg: For a flax egg, mix together 1 tablespoon flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water and let sit for 5 minutes. 
    Salt: Omit salt if your almond/peanut butter is salted. 
    Vegan Flourless Cookies: Use the flax egg in place of the egg, evaporated cane sugar, or coconut sugar instead of brown sugar, and be sure your chocolate chips are dairy-free/vegan-friendly chocolate chips. 
    Storage: Store cookies for up to 4 days in an air-tight container at room temperature. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Mary

      November 24, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      THANK YOU for sharing this recipe! Usually, past GF cookie recipes that I tried are just a goopy, soupy mess! But these, mmmmm scrumptious! I used peanut butter instead of almond butter. No better combo than peanut butter and chocolate!
      Happy Thanksgiving!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        November 25, 2021 at 6:08 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed Mary! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!

        Reply
    2. Beth

      September 02, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are SO yummy!!
      And so easy to make too.
      Instead of brown sugar, I used Swerve brand brown sugar in the same amount and made them sugar free. They turned out great!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 03, 2021 at 5:48 am

        Thanks Beth! I am so glad you enjoyed and thank you for sharing that it worked with Swerve Brown Sugar.

        Reply
    3. Krissy Allori

      April 22, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      Almond butter is so good! Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite and I don't have a problem with flour but many of my extended family do. I am going to save this for the next family get together 🙂 Thanks.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 22, 2020 at 7:05 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed these Krissy! I know your family will love as well.

        Reply
    4. Chelsea

      April 22, 2020 at 6:05 pm

      5 stars
      These are sooo delicious and soo simple! We're obsessed! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 22, 2020 at 7:06 pm

        So glad you love them as much as we do!

        Reply
    5. April

      April 22, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      Yum!! I love almond butter - these were awesome!

      Reply

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    These healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies are dairy-free, flourless, and absolutely delicious! Made with almond butter, these flourless chocolate chip cookies are soft, gooey, rich and satisfying! Whether you are in search of a flourless cookie, a dairy-free cookie, an egg-free cookie, or just a delicious cookie, these Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies will satisfy your craving! They are an easy gluten-free dessert to bake up today!

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