These Almond Flour Cookies are the perfect healthy little dessert for your sweet tooth craving! They are crunchy, nutty cookies that taste delicious, and the almond flour makes them gluten-free and rich in nutrients. These cookies only take 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook!
So, it took me a few trials to figure out how to cook with almond flour. The consistency isn't as thick as a dessert made with white or wheat flour. After some experimenting, I had to add a little bit of coconut flour to thicken them up a bit. They are made without eggs and no milk.
These would be perfect for that upcoming holiday cookie swap you've got or a healthy after-school treat for your kiddos. Heck, you could even whip these up once the kids get off the bus, and they'd be ready in no time.
Looking for more healthy cookies? Then you must try my Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cookies and my Almond Cookie Fruit Tart!
Table of contents
Ingredients to make healthy almond cookies
- almond flour - you can't make almond cookies without almond flour. I only added a tiny bit of coconut flour to help thicken the cookies up.
- coconut flour - the coconut flour adds a mild and sweet hint of coconut. It's not overbearing and blends perfectly with the almond flour. Coconut flour works best with recipes that don't require a lot of almond flour.
- unsalted butter - I prefer unsalted so I can control the salt content.
- Pure vanilla extract - a flavor enhancer that complements the natural nutty flavor of the almond flour.
- pure maple syrup - I use pure maple syrup to sweeten up these cookies because it is a natural sweetener and it will help to bind the dough together.
Step-by-Step directions for almond flour cookies
Step 1 - Preheat your oven to 350° and line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 2 - In a separate bowl, stir together melted or softened butter, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Step 3 - Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and combine until a dough forms. Optional add on, chill dough for 15 minutes for easier shaping. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are slightly golden.
Step 4 - Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 - 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. They firm up as they cool.
Cookware for this dish
- baking pans - Rachel Ray's line is great.
- OXO brand is a staple in my house.
- Mixing bowls with airtight lids - just recently bought these for their airtight lids.
Substitutions
Butter - feel free to use plain Greek yogurt in place of the butter for fewer calories.
Pure Maple Syrup - you can use granulated sugar, brown sugar, or coconut sugar as a replacement here. If you choose to use sugar, add an extra ¼ cup.
Tips and FAQ's
Don't overbake, almond flour cookies brown quickly!
Add a few chocolate chips or walnuts for added texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or you can freeze them for a healthy treat you can grab anytime.
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Almond Flour Cookies
Equipment
- baking pan
- mixing bowls
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp coconut flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1 - Preheat your oven to 350° and line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 2 - In a separate bowl, stir together melted or softened butter, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Step 3 - Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and combine until a dough forms. Optional add on, chill dough for 15 minutes for easier shaping. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are slightly golden.
- Step 4 - Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 - 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. They firm up as they cool.
Notes
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Jillian is the creator of Jillian's Healthful Eats. She is the one who cooks all the meals, develops all the recipes, takes all the photographs, and washes all the dishes! She is a very busy wife and mother of 4 who enjoys cooking with her children and instilling in them her love for health and nutrition!
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