These decadent Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies are full of deep chocolate flavor! Crumble over ice cream, pair with fresh berries, or savor as they are!
These Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies are…
- Rich
- Egg-Free
- Gluten-Free
- Vegan-Friendly
- Oh so chocolatey!
A Chocolate Lover’s Delight
Who doesn’t love chocolate?! I absolutely do! And these Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies are in my top three favorite cocoa flavored treats! Right next to chocolate cake and a classic chocolate bar. Yum! These cookies are deliciously rich. Since they are made with almond flour, they are also gluten-free! Those with gluten intolerance rejoice!
Baking with almond flour can be tricky, but having proper ingredient ratios and avoiding over-baking will yield fantastic chocolate cookies. Chocolate pairs very well with almond flour as the sweetness of the cocoa compliments the nuttiness of the almond.
These Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies taste heavenly on their own, but can also be used to create additional desserts! Crumble the cookies on top of ice cream for a chocolate chunk sundae; add strawberry slices or raspberries on top of each cookie bite; or whip up a batch of frosting and make chocolate cookie sandwiches. Delectable!
Ingredients for Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies
Dry Ingredients
Almond Flour – Almond flour makes amazing chocolate cookies! It has a subtle nuttiness and chewy texture that pairs very well with the cocoa flavor. It is also naturally gluten-free!
Coconut Flour – Coconut flour is another common gluten-free ingredient and acts as a binder for the ingredients in this recipe. It is highly absorbent and bakes into a very soft cookie.
Cocoa Powder – Cocoa powder gives these cookies their deliciously chocolate taste!
Chocolate Chips or Chunks – We recommend at least 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chunks, but don’t be afraid to add more! 😉
Baking Soda – Baking soda is the leavening agent in these cookies that keeps them from going flat. The combination of almond flour and coconut flour allows these cookies to be stable enough and they will only rise slightly.
Salt – Try sprinkling some salt on top of the cookies before they go in the oven, it’s delicious!
Wet Ingredients
Milk – Cow milk or almond milk, whatever you prefer to use, use it! This recipe works with both dairy and non-dairy varieties.
Maple Syrup – Maple syrup is our sweetener of choice because it adds extra moisture. However, feel free to use granulated sugar, brown sugar, or coconut sugar instead. Keep in mind the flavor and texture will change slightly.
Butter – Butter has such a rich flavor and helps emulsify the ingredients together.
Vanilla Extract – Vanilla and chocolate are a delicious pairing! Vanilla bean paste can be swapped 1:1.
Apple Cider Vinegar – Apple cider vinegar is the reactant for the baking soda to provide a slight rise to the cookies.
Diet compatibility and allergens
| Diet | Recipe compatible as written? | Recommended substitutions |
| Keto | No. | Use keto-friendly sweetener and chocolate. |
| Paleo | No. | Use paleo-approved oil. |
| Whole30 | No. | N/A |
| Gluten-free | Yes. | N/A |
| Vegetarian | Yes. | N/A |
| Vegan | No. | Use vegan milk & butter. |
| Low sodium | No. | Eliminate salt. |
| Dairy-free | No. | Use vegan milk & butter. |
| Mediterranean | No. | N/A |
| Low FODMAP | No. | Use |
| Atkins | No. | Use Atkins-friendly sweetener. |
| Allergen | Present in recipe? | Recommended substitutions |
| Milk | Yes. | Use non-dairy substitute. |
| Eggs | No. | N/A |
| Fish | No. | N/A |
| Shellfish | No. | N/A |
| Tree nuts | Yes. | Use oat flour instead of coconut flour. |
| Peanuts | No. | N/A |
| Wheat (Gluten) | No. | N/A |
| Soy | No. | N/A |
| Sesame | No. | N/A |
How to Make Chocolate Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies
Step One: Add all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix.
Step Two: Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Step Three: Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Step Four: Use a tablespoon to scoop batter and roll into balls. Place on lined baking sheet in alternating rows. Slightly flatten cookie with a cup or spoon.
Step Five: Bake in oven for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Enjoy!
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FAQ
There are so many great uses for almond flour! Almond flour makes delicious muffins, cookies, and cakes – even pancakes!
Yes, raw almond flour is safe to eat.
Almond flour needs a binding agent and enough liquid to emulsify with other ingredients, such as eggs, a secondary flour, applesauce, or flax seeds.
Homemade almond flour chocolate cookies are best eaten the same day, but will last up to a week in an airtight container in the fridge.
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PrintAlmond Flour Chocolate Cookies (So Rich!)
These decadent Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies are full of deep chocolate flavor! Crumble over ice cream, pair with fresh berries, or savor as they are!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
1/2 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tbsp butter, melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Add all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix.
Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Use a tablespoon to scoop batter and roll into balls. Place on lined baking sheet in alternating rows. Slightly flatten cookie with a cup or spoon.
Bake in oven for 12 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 68
- Sugar: 3.9g
- Sodium: 39mg
- Fat: 4.1g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 7.4g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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