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Almond Flour Cookies

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!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Low Calorie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 cookies
Calories 103kcal

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

What can my kids do? 
What can't they do with this one?  I even had my 2-year-old helping dump in the ingredients and stir.  
Top Tip! 
Don't overbake, almond flour cookies brown quickly!
For extra chewiness! 
Add a few chocolate chips or walnuts for added texture.
How to store these cookies. 
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.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.3g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 5.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 10.2mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 4.8g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg