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Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Erin · November 3, 2019 · Updated October 3, 2021 · 35 Comments

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chocolate chip cookies on parchment paper

These Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with just five ingredients and are completely guilt-free. The main ingredient is almond butter, meaning they're flourless and therefore gluten free and paleo-friendly! 

chocolate chip cookies on parchment paper

Originally published: February 2015 // Updated: November 2019

Who doesn't love a healthy cookie recipe? That's exactly what these almond butter chocolate chip cookies are, but they are GOOD. Soft and chewy and totally guilt-free. Oh, and did I mention paleo-friendly, too?

On their own, these cookies aren't super sweet. As you can see from the ingredient list, the only sugar in them is honey, and the chocolate too. But, that's kind of the point. These cookies are better for you, and you can feel good eating them! With that said, I've included the option to add a little coconut sugar if you do want them to be a bit sweeter, so keep that in mind when making these.

Miguel and I both thought they were perfect as-is, and that the chocolate adds the perfect amount of sweetness. This cookie recipe truly couldn't be easier to make!

WHY YOU NEED THESE ALMOND BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

  • They're made with just 5 ingredients, all of which you probably have on hand
  • The main ingredient is almond butter, meaning they're flourless and therefore gluten free
  • The whole recipe comes together in under 20 minutes!

one chocolate chip cookie with sea salt

HOW TO MAKE FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

First thing's first, and that is that not all almond butter is created equally. I wish it was, but that's just not the case. If you're a regular consumer of almond butter, you know that every brand has a slightly different texture. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that ANY almond butter will work, but that I've only tried this recipe with two kinds of almond butter 1) Whole Foods 365 creamy almond butter and B) Trader Joe's creamy almond butter (NOT the raw kind).

The reason this matters is because almond butter is the main ingredient, so it's important to use the "right" one. The reason I like both almond butters above is because they're not too thick, and therefore easy to stir.

Ok, now that we got that out of the way, let's talk about how to make these super easy cookies.

First, whisk the eggs together in a large bowl. Then, add the almond butter and honey. While you can absolutely stir this by hand, I prefer using my electric hand mixer. Last, stir in the baking soda. At this point, you should have cookie dough.

NOTE: If you want the cookies to be a little bit sweeter, feel free to add one or two tablespoons of coconut sugar to the dough. Otherwise, the only sweetener in this recipe is honey. Oh, and the chocolate of course.

For most chocolate chip cookie recipes, I prefer using chopped chocolate. Why? Because I find that it melts better and you're guaranteed to get some chocolate with every bite. Stir in the chocolate by hand, then use your hands to form the cookie dough into balls, placing them right onto the baking sheet.

The last step is to gently press down on the cookies before placing them in the oven and baking them, which will make the texture even better.

how to make flourless cookies

HOW TO STORE COOKIES

Store these cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can freeze them and enjoy them at a later date. If you decide to go this route, wait until the cookies have completely cooled, then place them in a plastic freezer-safe bag and keep them in the freezer for up to three months.

chocolate chip cookie with a bite taken out of it

OTHER HEALTHY DESSERT RECIPES

  • Chocolate Pumpkin Pudding
  • Flourless Sweet Potato Brownies
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies

*If you make these cookies, I'd love it if you could leave a review below. THANK YOU! 

chocolate chip cookies on parchment paper

Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with just five ingredients and are completely guilt-free. The main ingredient is almond butter, meaning they're flourless and therefore gluten free and paleo-friendly! 
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 1 dozen
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup chopped chocolate* or more
  • optional: 2 tablespoon coconut sugar**

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Whisk eggs together in a large bowl; then, add the almond butter and honey and stir to combine (you can do this by hand but I like to use my electric mixer). Last, add the baking soda.
  • Stir in the chopped chocolate (or chocolate chips) by hand.
  • Use your hands to form cookie dough into balls, placing them directly onto a nonstick baking sheet. Then gently press down on the cookies, flattening them out a bit.
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until edges are set.
  • Leave cookies on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*I like using chopped chocolate vs. chocolate chips in cookies because it melts better, but chocolate chips work in this recipe if that's what you have on hand.
**These cookies aren't super sweet on their own, so if you want them to be sweeter, simply add 2 tablespoon coconut sugar to the batter.
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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Libi Keren says

    March 03, 2021 at 2:58 pm

    5 stars
    Hey! I found you on YouTube and I absolutely love your recipes! I have many food sensitivities, and your page feels like something I've been searching for 🙂 Keep up the beautiful work!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 04, 2021 at 8:09 am

      Thank you for this comment -- I'm so glad you're liking the recipes! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Chloe says

    October 21, 2020 at 11:24 pm

    These look soooo good, I'm so excited to try them! Am I able to substitute peanut butter for almond butter? Just ran out and don't want to go to the store (COVID) but NEED these NOW!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 22, 2020 at 8:30 am

      Yes that should work!

      Reply
  3. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    February 10, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    OBsessed with flourless cookies (maybe also because I make a mess with actual flour)- These look epic Druga! Pinned!

    I didn't watch the grammy's live because Australia is in the third world but Rihanna stole my luffah. Bi!ch.

    Reply
    • Laura Viola says

      October 09, 2020 at 9:13 pm

      Hello! I love searching for healthy and easy recipes and somehow I always end up on your blog... 😅 Do you think I could substitute honey for maple syrup? THANK YOU!! 💖

      Reply
      • Erin says

        October 10, 2020 at 9:51 am

        I think that should work!

  4. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    February 10, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    I <3 flourless chocolate chip cookies And these are no exception!

    Reply
  5. Diana @sosmallsostrong says

    February 09, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    I love cookies like this because you don't need a million ingredients!! YUMMMMM!
    Oh and I'm kind of guilty of liking when the gym finally starts to slow down after January....is that bad?? I see the squat rack and Ruuuuuuuun for it... lol

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 09, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      HAHA I'm the same way. I get really excited when the free weights start becoming available again.

      Reply
  6. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    February 09, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    I love you for going almond instead of peanut 😀 And I was planning on watching the Grammy's, but I ended up having to bail at the last minute because of unforeseen circumstances. Womp, womp. Can I have a cookie to make me feel better? 😀

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 09, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      You didn't miss much. Plus, you can always just read the recaps the next day 🙂 ....which is what I end up doing because I never stay awake for the whole thing. YES I'll send you a cookie!

      Reply
  7. Lauren @ ihadabiglunch says

    February 09, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    Oh my gosh i have all these ingredients! Wooo that never happens when I read a recipe I like haha.

    I love your honesty about your lunch haha. You can't post recipes and say you didn't eat tons of them! It's just not true! And if it is it's probably not a great recipe haha. Which is probably why yours always look so good!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 09, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      Thanks lady! Multiple cookies for lunch has happened more than once.... and I'm never mad about it 🙂

      Reply
  8. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    February 09, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    Whoa. These look INSANE! I can't wait to try them. Pinnneddduuh!

    Oh, and the packed January fitness classes are so funny to me. Mine have started to thin out already too. On one side, I wish people would stick with their goals but on the other, I'm much happier to have more space to move. 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 09, 2015 at 8:26 pm

      SAME. I love the enthusiasm but....no. Thanks for pinning 🙂

      Reply
  9. Bre @bumpandrunchat says

    February 09, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    These look great, thanks for sharing! I love that there are so few ingredients, which means they'll be super easy to make. What did you sprinkle on top?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 09, 2015 at 1:03 pm

      Salt! And the fewer the ingredients the better, right? 🙂

      Reply
  10. Nicole @ Squash on Squash says

    February 09, 2015 at 11:55 am

    Delicious and healthy - I would totally eat these for breakfast. Or as a midnight snack. I want.

    Reply
  11. Cailee says

    February 09, 2015 at 11:52 am

    Don't these look amazing?!! Wow! ...and only a few ingredients?! Such a win!!

    Reply
  12. Lauren says

    February 09, 2015 at 11:23 am

    Yum these sound amazing-totally making this week!

    Reply
  13. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says

    February 09, 2015 at 10:55 am

    This sounds like a tasty lunch to me! Definitely going to be making these sometime soon. What kind of AB did you use - salted or unsalted? Can't wait to sink my teeth into them!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 09, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      Unsalted and then sprinkled a little salt on top 😉

      Reply
  14. Georgie says

    February 09, 2015 at 10:32 am

    Simple and delicious! I love making flourless almond butter cookies. Those melty chocolate chunks are just... so perfect.
    What kind of chips do you normally use?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 09, 2015 at 1:01 pm

      I buy Enjoy Life in bulk when they're on sale, but otherwise I just use regular semi-sweet chips.

      Reply
  15. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth says

    February 09, 2015 at 10:31 am

    This weekend was pretty low key for me. Lots of grocery shopping and recipe testing. And I totally know what you mean about interesting meals when recipe testing. This morning I had oatmeal scraps for breakfast i.e. all the oatmeal/chocolate chips/almonds/shredded coconut I sprinkled around while taking pictures last weekend. I hate to waste it so I throw it in a ziplock and eat it for breakfast. #bloggerproblems

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 09, 2015 at 12:47 pm

      YES--talk about good use of your resources! #bloggerproblems are real for sure.

      Reply
  16. Christine@ Apple of My Eye says

    February 09, 2015 at 10:15 am

    Ohhh these look amazing! I didn't watch the Grammy's, but I can certainly relate to having strange lunches when I'm testing out a new recipe haha. But you know what? No complaining here about cookies for lunch 😉 . These look amazing! Pinned!

    Reply
  17. Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says

    February 09, 2015 at 9:58 am

    Ahh yum! After my cookie binge last week I'm trying to lay off the sweets for a little bit. The weather this weekend was so perfect, so I spent every minute I could outside or with the windows open.

    Reply
  18. Jen @ Bagels to Broccoli says

    February 09, 2015 at 8:32 am

    Boom! I'm so making these - do you think they'd work with peanut butter?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 09, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      Hmmm possibly... I believe peanut butter is a bit creamier than almond butter, so the dough may be too soft. Worth a shot though!

      Reply
  19. Heather @Fit n Cookies says

    February 09, 2015 at 7:18 am

    Mmm Chocolate Chip cookies. Delicious. Wasn't the weather just beautiful this weekend?! I was loving it! Such a tease for spring. If only it was staying this week...

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 09, 2015 at 12:35 pm

      UGH it was too beautiful! You took the words out of my mouth, but yes--such a tease!

      Reply
  20. Tina muir says

    February 09, 2015 at 6:50 am

    And Steve and Miguel strike again! Steves weakness is chocolate chip cookies (by the way i literally told him you said he was crazy hahaha, he said thanks). These sound wonderful, and look great too! Thanks for sharing, pinning 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 09, 2015 at 12:35 pm

      HAHA I'm sure he loved that....:D Thanks for pinning Tina!

      Reply

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