Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Almond Flour Cookies that are naturally gluten-free and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. These soft and chewy cookies are perfect for a healthy treat, featuring almond flour, coconut oil, and optional dark chocolate chips for added indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing them thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until a smooth dough forms, making sure everything is well combined.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold the dark chocolate chips into the dough if using, evenly distributing them throughout the mixture.
- Shape cookies: Roll tablespoons of the dough into balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Flatten cookies: Gently flatten each ball with the back of a spoon or your hand to create cookie shapes that will bake evenly.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are done.
- Cool cookies: Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely and set.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use coconut oil and maple syrup.
- Butter can be substituted for coconut oil for a richer flavor.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free due to almond flour.
