Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies
These almond flour chocolate cookies are a rich indulgent chocoately treat. They're easy to make, gluten free, and dairy free!
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 118kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/4 cup raw cocao powder can sub cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil can substitute liquid oil of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the almond flour, baking soda, sea salt, coconut sugar, and cocoa powder to a mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add in the maple syrup, egg yolk, vanilla extract and oil. Mix until a dough is formed.
- Add in the chocolate chips if using and mix.
- Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the dough onto the lined baking sheet.
- Gently flatten the tops of the cookies.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes. All ovens vary and the time will change depending on how much you flattened the cookies.
- When the edges are firm to the touch, remove the cookies from the oven and leave them on the pan to cool.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
Note that all baked goods made from almond flour - especially cookies - will soften over time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 8mg