Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Why These Chewy Almond Butter Cookies Save My Week

It’s been a long week. This mama is running on fumes, and a trip to Hawaii sounds better than ever. But since that’s not happening, I did the next best thing: I baked a batch of these flourless almond butter chocolate chip cookies. There’s something about mixing up a simple dough that calms my brain when the to-do list is a mile long. These cookies are my little Friday reset, chewy, rich, and dotted with dark chocolate. Plus, they’re gluten-free, so everyone can grab one. TGIF, indeed.

3 Reasons These Gluten-Free Cookies Are a Winner

• They’re naturally gluten-free because almond butter replaces the flour, no weird blends needed.
• The texture is perfectly chewy and tender, thanks to the brown sugar and almond butter working together.
• You can mix the dough in one bowl and have cookies on the table in under 20 minutes.

Key Ingredients for These Easy Almond Butter Cookies

• Almond butter: Use creamy, well-stirred almond butter for a uniform texture. Avoid “no-stir” brands with added palm oil if you prefer a more natural taste.
• Dark brown sugar: The molasses in brown sugar gives these cookies their chewy texture and deep flavor. Light brown sugar also works but yields a slightly less moist cookie.
• Baking soda: Don’t skip it, this is the only leavener. It helps the cookies puff and crack on top. Make sure it’s fresh (less than 6 months old).

Kitchen Tools for Making Flourless Almond Butter Cookies

• Large baking sheet, gives enough room for spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
• Silpat baking mat or parchment paper, prevents sticking and promotes even browning.
• Mixing bowl and sturdy spatula, for combining the thick dough.
• Cookie scoop (1-tablespoon size), for uniform balls that bake evenly.

Tips for Making the Best Flourless Almond Butter Cookies

The dough will look a little crumbly when you scoop it, that’s normal. Just squeeze it together firmly with your hands and it will hold. Don’t overbake these cookies; pull them out when the edges are just starting to brown, even if the centers look soft. They’ll set up as they cool on the pan for a couple of minutes before you transfer them to a wire rack. If your almond butter is very oily, stir it well before measuring so the dough comes together evenly.

Make-Ahead Dough Tips for Almond Butter Cookies

This dough works great as a make-ahead option. After mixing, cover the bowl and refrigerate for up to 3 days. The cookies will be slightly thicker and chewier. If the dough is too firm to scoop, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. You can also freeze pre-portioned dough balls as described in the freezing section.

Easy Ways to Change Up These Almond Butter Cookies

Swap the dark chocolate chips for milk chocolate, white chocolate, or peanut butter chips. Add a handful of chopped toasted almonds or pecans for crunch. If you only have crunchy almond butter, use it, the texture will be a little more rustic but still delicious. For a lower-sugar version, replace up to half the brown sugar with a granulated monk fruit sweetener, but expect a slightly less chewy cookie.

What to Serve with Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

A cold glass of milk is the classic companion, but I also love these cookies with a hot coffee or espresso to balance the sweetness. For a dessert twist, sandwich a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cookies. The flaky sea salt on top makes them great on their own too.

How to Store Leftover Flourless Almond Butter Cookies

Keep the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you stack them, place a sheet of wax paper between layers to prevent sticking. They’ll stay chewy and soft.

Freezing Almond Butter Cookie Dough or Baked Cookies

You can freeze the baked cookies in a freezer bag for up to 3 months, thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Or freeze the unbaked dough: scoop it into balls, freeze solid on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.

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