Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies Dairy Free

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies. Baking season is here and I am creating some healthy cookie recipes. First up are my almond flour chocolate chip cookies made with coconut oil! Almond flour chocolate chip cookies are a healthy alternative to classic chocolate chip cookies.

My Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is:

• Gluten Free
• Dairy free
• Chewy
• Delicious

I have so much almond flour right now so I have been able to experiment with many new almond flour cookie recipes. Almond flour is a great alternative to all-purpose flour for people with celiac disease and those with gluten intolerances.

When I make a recipe with healthier swaps, I like to look at the classic recipe first. Then, I do some research and see what other people have come up with. I first made these with butter and a mixture of brown sugar and granulated sugar. Then, I experimented with pre-flattening them before I baked them. Next, I made my almond flour chocolate chip cookies with no butter, and used coconut oil instead. I also reduced the sugar to only use brown sugar. I was surprised to find out that they were just as delicious as the ones made with butter and the extra sugar!

If you love making healthy desserts at home, make sure to read my Ultimate Guide on Making Healthy Easy Dessert Recipes featuring healthy cookie dough bars.

INGREDIENTS IN DAIRY FREE ALMOND FLOUR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Almond flour chocolate chip cookies are easy to make and only require a few ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand!

Coconut oil. Coconut oil works well in these cookies, or you can substitute organic butter. I use unrefined organic coconut oil.

Brown sugar. You can use brown sugar, or you can substitute coconut sugar in your almond flour chocolate chip cookies.

Egg. I like to buy my eggs locally! I have not tried to use a flax egg in this recipe yet, but I will get back on that.

Vanilla extract. Make sure to buy pure vanilla extract and not the artificially flavored kind.

Almond flour. Use super fine blanched almond flour for this recipe.

Baking soda is used as a leavening agent in these cookies so that you don't have super flat cookies!

Sea salt. I use pink sea salt in all my recipes. Pink sea salt is unrefined and not bleached.

Dark chocolate chips. Dark chocolate chips have more cacao in them, making them healthier than milk chocolate chips. If you are dairy free, you can substitute in vegan dark chocolate chips.

ALMOND FLOUR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES VS CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

I always get asked, is almond flour healthier than regular flour? And the simple answer is yes! Almond flour has more healthy fats, fiber, and protein than all-purpose flour.

However, if you looked at almond flour versus whole-wheat flour, they each have their own unique nutritional benefits. I like to use both almond flour and whole wheat flour in my healthy baked recipes. But, almond flour is a better option for people who are gluten free or have gluten sensitivities.

Let's look at the ingredients in traditional chocolate chip cookies versus almond flour chocolate chip cookies.

So the big difference is in the almond flour versus all-purpose flour and the coconut oil versus the butter.

But what about the packaged cookies you can buy when you don't feel like baking? Let's look at packaged chocolate chip cookies versus almond flour chocolate chip cookies.

Sugar 4 times, enriched flour, hydrogenated oils and ammonium bicarbonate no thank you. Now making a big batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies and freezing them for later looks like a pretty good idea. 🙂

FAQ'S

Frequently asked questions about almond flour chocolate chip cookies.

WHAT DOES ALMOND FLOUR DO TO COOKIES?

Almond flour adds a slightly nutty flavor to cookies. Since almonds are high in fat, almond flour makes chocolate chip cookies more moist, so the other ingredients have been adjusted.

ARE COOKIES MADE WITH ALMOND FLOUR BETTER FOR YOU?

Yes! When almond flour is compared to all purpose flour, it is definitely a healthier option. Almond flour is higher in fiber, healthy fats, and protein. Other healthy flour options are whole wheat flour, hazelnut flour, sorghum flour, and coconut flour.

CAN I USE ALMOND FLOUR INSTEAD OF REGULAR FLOUR FOR COOKIES?

Almond flour can not simply be substituted for regular flour since is is so much more dense than all purpose flour. Follow a recipe that has specifically been tested using almond flour.

WHY ARE MY ALMOND FLOUR COOKIES SO SOFT?

Make sure to let your cookies cool completely before eating them. This way, they will firm up and get more crispy.

HOW TO MAKE DAIRY FREE ALMOND FLOUR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the rack in the center of the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a medium sized mixing bowl, cream together softened (but not melted) ⅔ cup coconut oil and ¾ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar). Next, beat in the 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Set this bowl aside.

In another medium sized bowl, sift together your dry ingredients: 2 ¾ cups super fine almond flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon sea salt.

Stir the dry ingredients into your wet ingredients until fully combined. Finally, stir in ¾ cup dark chocolate chips.

Roll cookies into balls (about 2 tablespoon sized) and gently flatten them in your hand.

Place the cookies spaced out by 1.5-2 inches apart on your parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Bake them in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes or until they are just golden brown. You will know they are done when they tops look cracked. Don't overbake them as this will ruin the flavor and texture!

Allow your cookies to rest on the hot baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

This recipe makes about 24 cookies.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST EVER ALMOND FLOUR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Use quality ingredients. Quality ingredients can make or break a good cookie recipe. Don't cheap out when you are buying your ingredients!

Preheat your oven. Don't add your cookies to your oven before it has fully pre-heated! They will not bake properly if you add them before your oven has reached 350 degrees.

Use parchment paper instead of a greased cookie tray. I tried this cookie recipe using a parchment paper lined tray and a greased cookie tray (using an avocado oil spray), and I found that the spray made the cookies more greasy and too crispy on the edges. The parchment paper worked much better for keeping the cookies chewy.

Pre-flatten the cookies before baking. I made one tray of cookies from the same batch of dough pre-flattened, and one with the dough left in balls. This is what I found:

The cookies on top are the pre-flattened ones, and the cookies on the bottom are the ones kept in balls. If you like your cookies a bit thicker though, keep them rolled in balls and you will get ones like the bottom tray. 🙂

Allow the cookies to rest on the hot cookie sheet before transferring them to a wire rack for cooling. While your cookies will be golden brown after 11 minutes in the oven, they may not look completely baked. This is okay. Leave them on the tray for at least 5 minutes after baking to allow them to completely firm up. Then, transfer them to your cooling rack.

HOW TO STORE ALMOND FLOUR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Cookies are really best eaten within the first 2 days of baking. They are still fresh and chewy, and the air hasn't gotten to them to make them stale yet.

To prolong the life of your almond flour chocolate chip cookies, make sure you store them in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days this way. If you aren't going to use them this quickly, throw half of them in the freezer the day of baking to keep them fresh for even longer. They will last in the freezer for about 3 months if you store them properly in an airtight container or bag.

But to be honest, I like to make half batches of cookies so that I only have a small amount to enjoy within the first couple of days of baking when they are the best!

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