These delicious Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside. You’ll love their gooey chocolate perfection.
For more great gluten-free desserts, try our chewy amaretti cookies (video) and gluten-free Nutella brownies.
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are so decadent. From the gooey melted chocolate chips to the perfectly chewy cookies, they are addictive. These chocolate chip cookies are also gluten-free. But whether you have guests who have to avoid gluten or not, these chocolate chip cookies really deliver with their buttery sweetness. They’re also really easy to make and store if you just want to have some dough or cookies in your freezer for a dessert emergency!
What makes these cookies Gluten-free?
While most cookies are made with all-purpose flour, which is made with wheat, these use almond flour. The flour works nearly the same, giving cookies a dense, chewy texture and a slight nutty flavor that really complements the other ingredients.
What You’ll Need for this recipe
- Wet ingredients- Unsalted butter, Brown sugar, Vanilla extract, and Eggs
- Dry ingredients- Blanched Almond flour, Baking soda, and Salt
- And… Semisweet chocolate chips
What kind of Almond Flour should I use?
There are two kinds of almond flour – almond meal and blanched almond flour. These are often interchangeable, but I would recommend using blanched almond flour with these cookies. You also can’t substitute other gluten-free flours, such as coconut flour, because they affect the overall texture and taste.
How to Make Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
(Full list of ingredients and instructions toward the bottom of the post)
1. Beat the butter and sugar. In a large bowl, combine the softened butter and the brown sugar, beating them with an electric hand mixer.
2. Add the vanilla and eggs. Now add in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk. Mix together on medium-high.
3. Sift in the dry ingredients. With a fine-mesh sieve over the bowl, add the almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Sift them into the wet ingredients and mix with a spatula.
4. Add the chocolate chips. Add the chocolate chips and mix everything together.
5. Preheat the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Scoop out the dough. Using a trigger-release cookie scoop, scoop out the dough and round it into balls with your hands. Then place them on the baking sheet with a few extra chocolate chips on top for a more appealing look.
7. Bake. Bake these almond flour chocolate chip cookies for 10-12 minutes. Let them cool on the pan for a few minutes before gently transferring them to a cooling rack.
How long do these Chocolate Chip Cookies last?
These cookies will last for 4-5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. If you want to keep them longer, then you should freeze them.
Can these be frozen?
Yes, these cookies are great for freezing. You can freeze them once they’ve cooled by placing them in an airtight container in the freezer. Or you can freeze the dough by first scooping it into balls and laying them on a baking sheet in the freezer, then putting the frozen balls into a ziplock freezer bag. Either way, they will last for up to 3 months in the freezer.
More Delicious Gluten-Free Cookies to Try!
- Coffee Macaron Recipe
- Amaretti Cookies (VIDEO)
- Meringue Cookies with Berries and Cream
- Homemade Nutella Brownies (Gluten-Free)
- Paleo Chocolate Fudge
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
- 3 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup unsalted softened butter with 3/4 cup brown sugar using an electric hand mixer.
- Then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 egg, and 1 egg yolk. Combine again with the mixer on medium-high speed.
- Now place a fine-mesh sieve over the mixing bowl and add in 3 cups of blanched almond flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sift the dry ingredients right into the butter and egg mixture. Then mix it all together using a spatula.
- Lastly, mix in 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips.
- Now line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scoop the dough balls using a trigger release cookie scoop, then round them out and placed them onto your lined baking sheet๏ฟผ๏ฟผ๏ฟผ๏ฟผ. Use about 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips to dot the top of the cookies for a prettier appearance. Bake the almond flour cookies for about 10 to 12 minutes๏ฟผ.
Notes
- Coffee Macaron Recipe
- Amaretti Cookies (VIDEO)
- Meringue Cookies with Berries and Cream
- Homemade Nutella Brownies (Gluten-Free)
- Paleo Chocolate Fudge
Nutrition
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Maria Victoria says
SO good i even switched a little of the butter for peanut butter and it was even vette, so chewy and chocolatey
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you, Maria! Now I need to try it with peanut butter too. Awesome idea! ๐
Vera says
I gave these almond flour cookies a try since they are gluten free. I was very impressed! They were delicious and I enjoy them more than a traditional chocolate chip cookie! Thank you for this recipe:)
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Vera! So happy that you loved these almond flour chocolate chip cookies! Thank you for your feedback and I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog that you may enjoy ๐
Susan says
Delicious. I used the 1/2 cup of butter plus I used a quarter cup of coconut oil because I didnโt want to use another stick and have a piece of butter left. I got three dozen out of this recipe. Used less chocolate chips too! My go to cookie now!
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Susan ๐ Very happy to hear that you loved these almond flour chocolate chip cookies! All recipes can be adjusted per personal preference, so totally fine ๐ Awesome to hear this will be a repeat recipe in your home! Thank you so much for your feedback and I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog! ๐
Morgane says
Just made them! Very good indeed, yummy and all.
simplyhomecooked says
Yay! So happy to hear you loved these almond flour cookies ๐ Thank you so much for your feedback and I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog ๐