Love Trader Joe’s? Love cookies? Then this recipe for delicious Almond Flour Cookies (Trader Joe’s Recipe) is for you!
These Almond Flour Cookies (Trader Joe’s Recipe) are…
- Soft
- Sweet
- Egg-free
- Gluten-free
- Vegan-friendly
- Absolutely amazing!
Trader Joe’s Treats
Trader Joe’s is known for its yummy, one-of-a-kind treats. Many a copycat recipe has been inspired by their signature creations, just like our Almond Flour Cookies (Trader Joe’s Recipe)! These cookies are delightfully yummy and easy to make. They are perfect for a party, holiday, or any day you’re craving a chocolatey sweet!
Besides these cookies being delicious, they are also completely gluten-free! Almond flour is used in place of regular flour, which means those with a gluten intolerance can indulge in these decadent delights. They are also egg-free and vegan-friendly (just use vegan milk and butter!), so are absent of several major allergens.
We love Trader Joe’s and will continue to support their wonderful baked goods and groceries, but copycat recipes are fun to make sometimes! Whip up these Almond Flour Cookies (Trader Joe’s Recipe) whenever you want to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients for the Almond Flour Cookies (Trader Joe’s Recipe)
Dry Ingredients
Almond Flour – Almond flour is made of finely ground almonds and commonly used as an ingredient in gluten-free baking. It gives bakes a subtle, nutty taste and chewy texture.
Coconut Flour – Since almond flour doesn’t have gluten, it needs a secondary flour to act as a binder. Coconut flour is highly absorbent and will provide a light, sweet flavor to the cookies.
Coconut Sugar – The Trader Joe’s cookie box uses coconut sugar, but granulated or brown sugar will do. The flavor will change slightly if you change sugars.
Chocolate Chips or Chunks – A classic! Chocolate chips are a cookie’s best friend, guaranteeing a dollop of chocolatey goodness in each bite!
Baking Soda – Baking soda will allow the cookies to rise in the oven just enough to have a soft, fluffy texture.
Salt – A bit of salt goes in the batter, but another sprinkle of salt on top, (Maldon flake salt is best!), would take these cookies to the next level! Avoid any salt if on a low sodium diet.
Wet Ingredients
Milk – Milk blends the ingredients together. Either dairy or non-dairy milk will work – just choose your favorite!
Butter – Butter gives the cookies a rich taste, as well as helping fuse the ingredients together.
Vanilla Extract – Vanilla extract is a complimentary flavor to both the almond flour and chocolate chips.
Apple Cider Vinegar – The baking soda needs apple cider vinegar to cause a chemical reaction which leads the cookies to rise.
Diet compatibility and allergens
| Diet | Recipe compatible as written? | Recommended substitutions |
| Keto | No. | Use keto-friendly sweetener. |
| Paleo | No. | Use paleo-friendly sweetener. |
| 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 non-dairy milk. |
| Mediterranean | No. | N/A |
| Low FODMAP | Yes. | N/A |
| Atkins | No. | Use Atkins-friendly sweetener. |
| Allergen | Present in recipe? | Recommended substitutions |
| Milk | Yes. | Use non-dairy milk. |
| 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 Almond Flour Cookies (Trader Joe’s Recipe)
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 dough scooper to scoop batter, or form into small discs with your hands. Place on lined baking sheet in alternating rows.
Step Five: Bake in oven for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Enjoy!
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FAQ
Almond flour produces rich, chewy cookies that are completely gluten-free!
Slightly – almond flour absorbs more moisture than regular flour, so more liquids may be needed in a recipe. Also, it may need a longer cook time for the batter to be cooked through.
Almond cookies can be crumbly because of several errors, such as not enough liquid ingredients, over-baking, or not cooling completely.
Homemade almond flour 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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Love Trader Joe’s? Love cookies? Then this recipe for delicious Almond Flour Cookies (Trader Joe’s Recipe) is for you!
- 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 coconut sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
1/4 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy
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 dough scooper to scoop batter, or form into small discs with your hands. Place on lined baking sheet in alternating rows.
Bake in oven for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 38mg
- Fat: 3.9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9g
- Carbohydrates: 6.3g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
I’m not sure if the use of only 1/4 cup of milk was an accident? The amount of liquid called for is definitely not enough for the amount of dry ingredients. Coconut flour is especially absorbent and needs lots of liquid to soak up. After I made attempt with the first half of the cookie dough that wouldn’t even come together despite following the recipe exactly, I added about a cup more milk and a tablespoon more of oil (vegan alternative). Unfortunately this still did not save the cookies. They crumble as soon as they are moved or touched, are very dry, and don’t have much flavor at all. I REALLY wanted to like this but I think this recipe needs A LOT more testing before it’s ready to share. Side note for publisher: the comment section will not allow me to leave a rating for some reason.
Hi Audry, I’m really sorry the recipe didn’t work out as expected, and I truly appreciate your feedback! You’re absolutely right that coconut flour is super absorbent, and even small variations in ingredients can affect the final texture. In my experience, different brands of almond and coconut flour can behave differently, so it may take some experimenting. You could try adding an egg/flax egg or a bit more fat (like oil or butter) to help with binding and moisture.
Can i make these without the ACV? I cant stand the smell of vinegar 🙁
ACV is needed to react with the baking soda so the cookies rise, so I don’t recommend leaving it out. You can also use regular white vinegar, which has a somewhat milder smell!
I see, thank you. I shall have to give these a miss then. They look lovely though.
This recipe is NOT vegan due to the butter, which is an animal product. Perhaps a substitute suggestion would help. Thanks.