Easy almond flour chocolate chip cookies
If you’re on the lookout for a “healthy” cookie that doesn’t actually taste healthy, you’ve come to the right place! These Almond Flour Cookies have all of the delectable flavors of gluten free chocolate chip cookies but are made with almond flour for added nutrition. They’re simple, too. Gather the easy-to-find, grain free ingredients and mix them together in one bowl. After a quick trip in the oven, you’ll have a batch of gluten free cookies that taste just as scrumptious and ooey gooey as classic vegan chocolate chip cookies. Why make these cookies with almond flour? Because it not only enhances them with sweet and nutty flavors, but also has a lower carb count (if for some reason you are looking for this, personally I don’t avoid carbs!) and boosts the protein. Try it once and you’ll be hooked! I use almond flour to enrich all kinds of baked goods, from brownies to pie crust.
Ingredients needed (with substitutions)
How to make almond flour cookies
Find the instructions with measurements, temperatures, and bake times on the recipe card below. Make the flax egg by stirring the ground flaxseeds and water together in a small bowl. Set aside and let the mixture thicken. Begin making the cookie dough by creaming the vegan butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Pour in the milk, vanilla, and flax eggs, and mix well to combine. Add the almond flour, baking soda, and salt into the bowl and mix until everything just comes together. Finish by gently folding in the chocolate. You can use either chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, I suggest using 70% dark chocolate. And check the ingredients to make sure there is no milk added, if you want them to be vegan. Now it’s time to form the cookie dough balls. The dough will be wetter than most other cookie doughs, so scoop the balls of dough with a spoon instead of your hands. Drop them onto a prepared baking sheet, then bake until they’re golden around the edges and soft in the center. Leave the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Sprinkle each one with a little flaky salt, then enjoy!
Storing and freezing
The baked cookies will stay fresh for about 3 to 4 days when kept in an airtight container at room temperature. You could store them in the fridge but this tends to dry them out quicker. They also freeze well for about 3 months. Want to save some time? Freeze the cookie dough balls for later. Simply form the balls, place them on a lined baking sheet, and freeze until solid. Transfer them to a sealed container or ziplock bag, then bake right from frozen later on (just add an extra 3-5 minutes to the baking time).
Frequently asked questions
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