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Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

almondbutterchocolatechipcookiesgfAlmond butter chocolate chip cookies are simple, wholesome and made with only 5 ingredients. You won’t miss the butter and flour in these naturally gluten-free cookies.

1 large egg
1 cup almond butter or peanut butter, at room temperature or cold (250 g)
½ cup light or dark brown sugar, lightly packed (90 g)
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, peanuts, peanut butter chips (190 g)

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg until beaten. Mix in the almond butter, then the brown sugar, baking soda and vanilla (if using). Mix everything together very well. Depending how thick and/or cold your almond butter is, you’ll have to use some arm muscles. Fold in the chocolate chips until combined.

Scoop the dough, about 1½ Tbsp. each, onto prepared baking sheet. Gently press down on the dough mounds with the back of a spoon. If you find the cookie dough balls are a little oily from your almond butter - mine usually are - blot each with a paper towel. If desired, press a couple chocolate chips onto the tops of each cookie dough mound.

Bake for 10 minutes. the cookies will look very soft - that’s ok. For crispier cookies, bake for up to 12 minutes. Sometimes I press a couple more chocolate chips into the tops of each cookie immediately after coming out of the oven. This is optional and only for looks.

Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cover leftover cookies tightly and store at room temperature for up to 7 days.

Makes 1 dozen cookies.

Cook's Notes:

  • Freezing Instructions: Cookies freeze well up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Almond Butter: You can use homemade, natural, or commercial almond butter, however the type you use will alter their texture slightly. I found the best texture was with 1 cup of my homemade almond butter (the regular or maple version detailed in that post) or ½ cup Jif Creamy Almond Butter and ½ cup all-natural organic almond butter. Be sure to stir in any excess oil on top of the natural brands and get it completely mixed in. An equal amount of peanut butter may be used instead of almond butter.
  • Sugar: I’ve successfully made these cookies with coconut sugar instead of brown sugar. So tasty. I like Trader Joes brand organic coconut sugar.