Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Credit: Alecooks

Back story: I was craving something sweet, healthy, and gluten-free and found this bad boy. This recipe uses minimal ingredients—all of which I already had in the house (an indescribably happy feeling)—and it ended up being a winner. I made them for guests, and they loved them too!

• Vegan

• Gluten Free

Equipment:

• Mixing bowl

• Cookie sheet

• Parchment paper

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of almond flour (finely ground, not almond meal)

• 1 cup of cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips (select type depending on dietary restrictions and preference)

• ½ cup maple syrup

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 4-6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (start with 4 and add if more is needed)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper

3. In large bowl, mix all ingredients (starting only with 4 tablespoons of coconut oil and add more if the dough feels dry)

4. Let dough rest for 3-5 minutes to allow the almond flour to hydrate

5. Use a spoon to scoop out dough and place on baking sheet in whatever size you’d like

6. Bake 20-25 minutes, until tops are golden

7. Remove from oven and let cool completely

Note:

Next batch I make, which will be soon, I will add sliced almonds. Let me know if you give it a try!