Description

Delight in these wholesome Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies, perfect for a gluten-free and dairy-free treat. Made with almond flour, natural maple syrup, and dairy-free chocolate chips, these cookies offer a rich, nutty flavor with a chewy texture. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, they are an excellent choice for those seeking a healthier, allergen-friendly dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups Almond Flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

1/3 cup Maple Syrup
1/4 cup Coconut Oil, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Add-ins

1/2 cup Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Chips

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush it with coconut oil to prevent sticking. Set this prepared sheet aside.
Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil. Add the vanilla extract and salt, if using, to enhance the flavor.
Form Dough: Stir the mixture with a rubber spatula until it forms a dough. The texture will be sticky but cohesive.
Add Chocolate Chips: Fold the dairy-free dark chocolate chips into the dough gently to distribute them evenly throughout.
Shape Cookies: Divide the sticky dough into 12 equal-sized balls. To prevent sticking to your hands, lightly oil them with coconut oil. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie. Press the tops down slightly if you prefer flatter cookies, as these will not spread during baking.
Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies on the center rack of the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
Cool on Baking Sheet: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, which helps them set and firm up.
Final Cooling: Use a spatula to transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely for about 1 hour to achieve the best texture.

Notes

The dough is sticky; oiled hands make shaping easier.
Do not expect these cookies to spread during baking; shape them as desired before baking.
Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the recipe vegan and dairy-free.
Ensure coconut oil is melted and cooled to avoid cooking the eggs or altering dough texture (if eggs were used).

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Almond Flour Cookies, Gluten-Free Cookies, Dairy-Free Cookies, Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies, Maple Syrup Cookies