At one point, I had over 100 almond flour chocolate chip cookies scattered across my kitchen counter. And on the butler’s pantry. And into the studio. You see, when I start testing a recipe like, for instance, almond flour chocolate chip cookies, I tell myself I’ll take it slow. Wait for perfection. But no… I never wait. I obsess over perfecting the recipe if it’s the last thing I do and end up with hundreds of almond flour chocolate chip cookies surrounding me. These had to be perfect, since the classic chocolate chip cookie needs all the respect! Just because we made it gluten and grain free by using almond flour doesn’t mean that it needs to taste any less delicious in any way.
Why These Cookies Are So Good
They’re soft and tender but still chewy with crispy edges. The perfect chocolate chip cookie!These cookies have plenty of chocolate chips in them, so there’s a bit of chocolate in every bite.This recipe is really easy to make, and you don’t need any weird flours beyond almond flour.These almond flour chocolate chip cookies are grain free and gluten free, suitable for celiacs.
Are they paleo?
These almond flour chocolate chip cookies are not paleo. I tested several batches using paleo ingredients, like coconut oil and sugar, and simply could not produce a texture and taste that was good enough for a gluten-free chocolate chip cookie. There will be a paleo chocolate chip cookie recipe coming to 40 Aprons, though! Stay tuned and make sure you sign up for my newsletter to get new recipes first.
How to Make Them
Start with room temperature butter and place in a large bowl. Pour in sugars and beat with a handheld mixer until lighter in color and fluffy. Stir in remaining ingredients, aside from chocolate chips. Beat on medium speed with handheld mixer until incorporated. You don’t have to worry about over-beating here, as there’s no gluten involved that would make the cookies tough. Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula. Portion cookie dough out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet using a disher. I recommend a 1 1/2-tablespoon disher. Press 3-4 extra chocolate chips into the top of the rounded scoop of cookie dough for gorgeous cookies. Chill for 30-60 minutes or longer; I recommend at least 60 minutes. Preheat oven to 325º F. Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake 13-15 minutes or until edges are turning the faintest shade of golden brown and cookies seem set. Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack with a spatula and let cool completely.
Baker’s Tips
Make sure your butter is room temperature before beating. You can soften it in the microwave on 50% power in 50-second bursts. You do not want it to melt at all so go very low and slow, just until you can pretty easily press into the stick with your finger.Don’t substitute coconut sugar; it will melt and completely change the texture and flavor.Use a 1 1/2-tablespoon scoop to easily portion out dough.Chill portioned dough for 60 minutes before baking. This will improve the texture of the cookies and will keep them higher and more tender.
Do I have to chill this cookie dough?
I tested it both ways and preferred the chilled dough by a decent margin. That said, it’s not absolutely necessary, so if you’re short on time, still definitely make the recipe! I would never keep you from almond flour chocolate chip cookies.
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