Description
Irresistible almond flour cookies bring European bakery charm straight to home kitchens, offering gluten-free delights packed with nutty richness. Crisp edges and tender centers promise sweet satisfaction with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups (200 grams) almond flour
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup (70 grams) granulated sugar (or a sugar substitute like coconut sugar)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (40 grams) chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Dry Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and warm the oven to 350F (175C). Create a non-stick surface on a baking sheet using parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Gather a medium mixing bowl and thoroughly blend almond flour, baking soda, and salt using a whisk, ensuring uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- Select a large bowl and vigorously whisk melted coconut oil or butter with sugar, incorporating the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to develop a cohesive, soft dough. If desired, gently fold chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the developing mixture.
- Utilize a tablespoon to portion the dough, rolling each segment into uniform spheres. Position these dough balls strategically on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately two inches of separation between each cookie.
- Apply gentle pressure with fingertips or the back of a spoon to slightly flatten each dough ball, creating a more traditional cookie silhouette.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and monitor for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges that indicate optimal baking.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes, facilitating initial stabilization. Transfer to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete cooling and texture refinement.
- Serve these delectable almond flour cookies as a delightful accompaniment to your favorite beverage or enjoy them as a standalone treat.
Notes
- Swap coconut oil with softened butter for a richer, more traditional cookie texture that enhances flavor depth.
- Use monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a low-carb, diabetic-friendly alternative that maintains the cookie’s sweet profile.
- Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create a more compact, dense cookie structure.
- For a protein boost, incorporate a scoop of unflavored protein powder without changing the recipe’s fundamental consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg