These Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies Turn Out Soft Every Time

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These almond flour chocolate chip cookies are keto-friendly and gluten-free. One bowl, simple steps, and perfectly chewy cookies every time.

A hand is holding a bitten almond flour chocolate chip cookie.

These amazing cookies are one of those happy instances where the gluten-free, low-sugar version is just as good as the original one. They are buttery, soft, and flavorful. The chocolate chips melt into the dough, giving you the best chocolate experience. Even my teenage testers, my toughest critics, love them. The leftovers keep well for several days, and you can also freeze them.

Ingredients

See the recipe card for exact measurements. Here are my comments on some of the ingredients.

Sweetener: I use stevia glycerite. You can use a granulated sweetener instead, including sugar if you don't mind the additional carbs. If you use a granulated sweetener, check the dough's consistency. If it seems dry, add water or milk, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach a smooth dough consistency.
Vanilla extract: While vanilla extract is a classic addition, I sometimes use almond extract, coconut extract, chocolate extract, or even orange extract. My favorite is almond extract.
Almond flour: I use blanched, super-fine almond flour.
Dark chocolate chips: I typically use 85% cacao chocolate chips.

Instructions

The detailed instructions and step-by-step photos are included in the recipe card. Here's a quick overview.

Using a handheld electric whisk, beat the butter, stevia, vanilla, and egg. Add almond flour, salt, and baking soda. Switch from the electric whisk to a rubber spatula and fold in the chocolate chips.

Use a small 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to transfer the batter onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Gently flatten the mounds with your hand.

Bake the cookies for about 14 minutes at 350°F. Let them cool on the baking sheet before enjoying them. This is the hard part. They smell so good!

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Recipe Tips

For the most accurate results, measure the almond flour by weight, not by volume.
I prefer using a handheld mixer to a stand mixer because of the relatively low volume of ingredients.
When the cookies are done, they're not very browned. They are golden.
The best way to ensure the cookies are chewy is to cool them completely on the baking sheet and not on a cooling rack, as my lovely daughter did when she baked these cookies for her dad for Father's Day! ❤️

Vered's family with chocolate chip cookies her daughter made, cooling on a baking sheet.

Recipe FAQs

Can I mix them by hand?

Yes! I sometimes melt the butter, let it cool slightly, then mix the batter with a hand whisk, switching to a silicone spatula when it turns into a thick dough.

Can I use sugar-free honey?

No. It will add too much liquid to the dough. If you prefer to avoid stevia, use a granulated sweetener.

Can I add nuts?

Yes. I experimented with adding ¼ cup of chopped pecans in addition to the chocolate chips, as shown in the image below. The cookies were delicious, and the pecans added flavor and crunch.

However, I felt the nuts became the most prominent flavor and masked the cookies' and chocolate chips' flavors. So, personally, I'm not a fan of adding nuts.

Are they just like wheat flour cookies?

Their flavor and texture are slightly different, but in my opinion, they are just as good. They are soft and chewy (especially on the second day), chocolaty, and the slight almond flavor is a bonus, at least to my palate. The image below should give you a pretty good idea of their texture.

How long can I keep these cookies?

You can keep them in an airtight container (like the one shown in the photo below) at room temperature for up to four days. You can also freeze these cookies once they're completely cool. Place them in freezer bags and freeze them for up to three months.

Serving Suggestions

These cookies are wonderful on their own or with coffee, as shown in the image below. In the summer, I like to serve them with iced tea or iced coffee.

You can also crumble them on top of chocolate yogurt or homemade frozen yogurt, or layer them with homemade ice cream to make an ice cream sandwich.

Recipe Card

A hand is holding an almond flour chocolate chip cookie.

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Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

These almond flour chocolate chip cookies are keto-friendly and gluten-free. One bowl, simple steps, and perfectly chewy cookies every time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Rest time20

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: cookies

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

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Ingredients

▢ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter - soft
▢ 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite - equals ⅓ cup of sugar
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ 1 large egg
▢ 1 ½ cups superfine almond flour - 6 ounces - It's best to measure by weight
▢ pinch salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon baking soda
▢ ½ cup dark chocolate chips - 3 ounces

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet (or a baking sheet) with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld electric whisk on medium speed, mix the butter, stevia, vanilla, and egg. The mixture won't be smooth at this point, and that's okay. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg
Gradually mix in the almond flour, ½ cup at a time, until well-blended. Then mix in the salt and baking soda. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
1 ½ cups superfine almond flour, pinch salt, ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Using a rubber spatula, fold in the chocolate chips.
½ cup dark chocolate chips
Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls (I use a 2-tablespoon scoop), two inches apart, onto the prepared cookie sheet. Gently flatten and shape the mounds with the palm of your hand.
Bake the cookies until lightly browned. Depending on how hot your oven runs, this can take 12 to 20 minutes. In my oven, it usually takes 14 minutes.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 20 minutes before enjoying them.

Notes

The cookies' texture improves dramatically after being stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 24 hours. They become soft and chewy, and their texture is much closer to the real thing than the freshly baked cookies, which tend to be more crumbly.
It's best to measure almond flour by weight. If you don't have a kitchen scale, use the spoon-and-level method. Gently stir it in its container to loosen it. Using a spoon, lightly scoop the flour into your measuring cup without pressing it down. Once the cup is slightly overflowing, use the flat edge of a knife to level it off. Avoid dipping the measuring cup directly into the bag, as this can pack the flour and lead to using more than the recipe calls for.
I use stevia glycerite. You can use a granulated sweetener instead, including sugar if you don't mind the additional carbs. If you use a granulated sweetener, check the dough's consistency. If it seems dry, add water or milk, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach a smooth dough consistency.
Sweetness is a personal preference. Use this recipe as a guide and adjust to taste.
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. You can also freeze these cookies once they're completely cool. Place them in freezer bags and freeze them for up to three months.

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