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Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies

By Erin · January 26, 2023 · 18 Comments

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two chocolate cookies on parchment paper, one with a bite taken out of it

Soft and chewy Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies are the perfect gluten free cookie! Made with butter, sugar, almond flour, and cocoa powder, this recipe is scrumptious, easy to make and so delicious. 

a chocolate cookie with a bite taken out of it

Almond flour may just be my gluten free flour of choice, and it's the star of the show in these Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies.

I figured since my almond flour chocolate cake is such a hit, why not create a similar recipe but in cookie form? Almond flour tends to create a light and airy texture, versus other gluten free flours, which can occasionally cause desserts to be dense. 

My almond flour blueberry muffins and almond flour peanut butter cookies are two of my favorite almond flour recipes, so if you haven't already, be sure to check them out! 

Recipe features

  • Tons of chocolate-y flavor bursting throughout these almond flour chocolate chip cookies.
  • Soft and chewy texture, just the way cookies should be.
  • Delectable gluten-free cookies that you'll want to make for anyone in your life who may be following a gluten free diet.
chocolate cookie with chocolate chips on parchment paper

Ingredients

This list is to provide further clarification on a few things; the full ingredient list is below in the recipe card. 

Butter - Regular dairy butter or dairy-free butter works, and make sure it's at room temperature. 

Sugar - A combination of cane sugar (granulated sugar) and light brown sugar works wonders in this recipe. 

Egg - I haven't tested this recipe without an egg (aka using a flax egg); Typically, gluten free baking can be a bit tricky, so I highly recommend making these with an actual egg and not an egg substitute. 

Vanilla extract - Necessary for almost all cookie recipes! 

Almond flour - Make sure to use almond flour, and not almond meal. Almond meal will work, but the overall taste and texture will be slightly different. 

Cocoa powder - A must-have for almost all chocolate recipes.

Chocolate chips - I used semi-sweet, but dark chocolate chips will work too. 

Instructions

Cream the butter and sugars. Start by placing the softened butter into a large mixing bowl, then pour in the brown sugar and cane sugar. Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to cream them together, then add in the egg and vanilla and stir to combine.

Mix the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, stir the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together. 

Combine. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and whisk to combine. Last, stir in the chocolate chips by hand with a wooden spoon. 

cocoa powder and flour in a bowl on the left and chocolate cookie dough in a bowl on the right

Roll into balls. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat. Use your hands to roll the cookie dough into balls, spacing them about 2 inches apart so they have room to spread. 

chocolate balls of cookie dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet

Bake the cookies. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes. Immediately remove the baking sheet from the oven and drop it onto your stovetop a few times to flatten the cookies out. 

Leave the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack. Sprinkle with a little flakey sea salt before eating (optional, but highly recommend!).

Tips and FAQs 

To quickly soften butter: I never remember to take the butter out of the refrigerator ahead of time. Instead, place the stick of butter on a small plate and microwave it for approximately 15 seconds, until you can easily press your finger down into it. 

Use a cookie scoop: Truthfully, I don't own a cookie scoop (I know, I know, who am I?), but if you want the cookies to be even in size, a cookie scoop is the way to go. Otherwise, using your hands is fine. 

Pan-banging technique: If you want a cookie with slightly crunchy edges and a soft middle, this is the way to do it! (NOTE: since these cookies are gluten free, the texture won't be exactly the same as traditional cookies). To do this, remove the baking sheet with the baked almond flour cookies from the oven and lift it 1-2 inches above your stovetop, then drop it onto the stove. To this a few times, which will flatten the cookies out.

Is there a way to make these cookies healthy? 

I mean... kind of? I didn't develop these cookies with the intention of them being healthy. But, if you want to lighten them up a bit, try using coconut sugar instead of cane/brown sugar, and use less chocolate chips, which will reduce some of the sweetness. 

If you're looking for a healthy cookie recipe, try my chocolate avocado cookies or my healthy birthday cake cookies. 

Do I have to use almond flour?

Yes! This is very important. Almond flour cannot be subbed for any other kind of flour, as it's its own unique properties and is very different from all purpose flour/coconut flour/oat flour/etc.

Can I make them vegan?

I wouldn't! I use eggs in my almond flour recipes to ensure they bake properly. You might be able to get away with using a flax egg, but I haven't tested it myself. 

Add-ins: 

  • Walnuts
  • Pecans
  • Peppermint extract
  • A pinch of cinnamon
  • Sliced almonds
  • 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter (haven't tested this but I'm guessing it would work) 
several chocolate cookies with chocolate chips on parchment paper

Storage

Room temperature: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 

Freezer: Or, wait for them to cool, then place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

More gluten free cookies

  • Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies
  • Oat Flour Cookies
  • Healthy Pumpkin Cookies

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

a chocolate cookie with a bite taken out of it

Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies

Soft and chewy Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies are the perfect gluten free cookie! Made with butter, sugar, almond flour, and cocoa powder, this recipe is scrumptious, easy to make and so delicious. 
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 22 cookies
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup cane sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups almond flour packed
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream the butter, brown sugar and cane sugar together in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer; then, add the egg and vanilla and whisk to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, stir the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and stir to combine, then stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
  • Use your hands to roll the dough into balls (slightly smaller than golf-ball sized) and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. NOTE: you may need to bake the cookies in batches.
  • Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes. Immediately remove the baking sheet from the oven and hold it about 1 inch above your stovetop (or kitchen counter) and drop it a few times on the counter. This is known as the pan-banging technique and it will help flatten the cookies out.
  • Leave the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before using a spatula to transfer them to a wire rack. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per cookie and are an estimation

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Emily says

    February 03, 2023 at 5:28 pm

    5 stars
    Made these for my family this week. Ate them up so quickly!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 04, 2023 at 8:01 am

      Thanks for the positive review, Emily -- I'm glad the cookies were a hit!

      Reply
  2. Beth says

    February 01, 2023 at 7:46 pm

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious! We are dairy free and they came out great w Wegman's plant based buttery sticks.

    Reply
  3. Michelle says

    February 01, 2023 at 5:07 pm

    I really want to make these! They look scrumptious! Do you use dutched or regular cocoa powder? Thx!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 01, 2023 at 5:34 pm

      regular! but either should work

      Reply
  4. Diana says

    February 01, 2023 at 1:36 pm

    These are soooooo chocolatey!!!!! They are definitely being put in rotation at our house! My son's friends went crazy for them too,!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 01, 2023 at 5:34 pm

      I'm so glad they were a hit!

      Reply
  5. Nat says

    February 01, 2023 at 8:54 am

    Would it work with honey and coconut oil instead of sugar and butter?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 01, 2023 at 10:14 am

      I don't think so!

      Reply
      • Reshma Vij says

        February 02, 2023 at 12:37 pm

        I use coconut oil and honey in place of butter and sugar for my matcha almond flour cookies…. and it worked

  6. Norma says

    February 01, 2023 at 3:57 am

    Sounds yummy, I am going to try making them with keto sweeteners. How many cookies does this make? Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 01, 2023 at 7:52 am

      This recipe makes approx. 22 cookies. If you're going to sub keto sweeteners, I recommend sticking with monkfruit or something similar, rather than using a liquid sweetener which will alter the texture too much.

      Reply
  7. Elizabeth Novotny says

    January 31, 2023 at 4:23 pm

    Thank you for the recipe, but these are the worst cookies. They look just like the picture. I dropped the cookie sheet on the counter (about 2-3" above it) and they flew everywhere.
    I haved baked my whole life and usually have great success--won't make them again.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 02, 2023 at 5:11 pm

      Hi Elizabeth! I'm sorry that happened -- definitely don't hold the pan up that high next time. 1" is probably good.

      Reply
  8. Bernie says

    January 29, 2023 at 3:57 pm

    Are they gluten free cookies?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      January 29, 2023 at 6:57 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  9. Selena C says

    January 26, 2023 at 3:35 pm

    5 stars
    I saw these on instagram, realized i had all the ingredients and immediately made them!
    You wouldn’t believe these were made with almond flour. They are super chocolatey, gooey, and delicious!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      January 26, 2023 at 4:54 pm

      Thanks so much Selena -- I'm glad you liked the cookies!

      Reply

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