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    Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published: May 1, 2012 · Modified: Dec 11, 2023 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Almond Butter Cookies are not only healthy, but they are made with simple ingredients, crispy and delicious too. They are so versatile and can be prepared so many different ways. Everyone's favorite cookie, all year long!

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    Almond Butter Cookies

    These cookies are made with all natural ingredients, but taste delicious at the same time.  My kids could not get enough of these!  

    And the funny thing is they claim that they don't even like almond butter.

    Sometimes it's just easier not to argue about stuff and let them think that they don't like almond butter, even though clearly they do.

    These are also naturally gluten free as well and can be made with any nut butter or even seed butter if you would like. Go ahead and make my Cinnamon Vanilla Pecan Butter or Sunflower Seed Butter or my homemade Coconut Almond Butter and make these cookies with them. 

    Looking for more cookie recipes? These Almond Flour thumbprint Cookies, Iced Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies and these Peppermint Crunch Cookies are all incredible.

    All of these would be even more yummy with some Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate, Apple Chai Latte, Eggnog Latte and definitely some Spiked Apple Cider! 

    Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!

    Why You Should Make These Almond Butter Cookies

    These are one of my favorite treats when I want something sweet but want to still eat healthy and clean. Which is exactly why I keep them in my house at all times.

    Not only are they so simple to make with easy to find ingredients, but they freeze really well too.

    I usually make a double batch and freeze half of them for an easy, convenient treat. And sometimes we just eat them straight out of the freezer.

    I love that these are dairy free, gluten free and allergy friendly which makes them perfect to bring to parties and gatherings.

    I made these for a friend whose family is dairy free due to dairy intolerance.    Those who suffer from this experience gas, bloating, pain and cramps in the lower stomach and maybe even vomiting.  

    Adapting to a dairy free lifestyle may require some extra work, but can be quite manageable once you change your eating habits.  I wanted to show them that you can still eat healthy (and dairy free) and still eat yummy treats!

    Recipe Tips

    You can use chocolate chips if you'd like but they taste just as delicious. I will say though, I do love the texture of the added chocolate chips.

    You can easily substitute Monk fruit for the unrefined sugar to make these sugar free, low carb and keto friendly as well. These cookies are so customizable.

    I've also added unsweetened dried cranberries, finely chopped pecans and chopped sunflower seeds. They all add a depth in flavor and a wonderful crunch.

    I mentioned above that they freeze really well. If you are looking to control your portions and prevent overeating, I like to place them into individual plastic bags (or an airtight container) and freeze them separately so I can just pull out one (or two) when I want one!

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    Almond Butter Cookies

    These Almond Butter Cookies are not only healthy, but they are made with simple ingredients, crispy and delicious too
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: cookie, Dessert, Snack, treat, vegetarian
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 cookies
    Calories: 182kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup almond butter
    • ¾ cup unrefined sugar or Monk fruit to be sugar free
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup ground flax or flax meal
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts, dried cranberries etc

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, stir together first 7 ingredients until blended.
    • Stir in chocolate chips or any additions and mix again.
    • Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets. 
    • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing.
    • Place cookies on a wire rack and let cool for 15 more minutes.

    Notes

    To store in the refrigerator an air tight container for up to a week. 
    To store in the freezer place in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Jessica

      December 12, 2023 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness... my son said "10 out of 10 Mom!" Haha, so thank you for sharing this with us!

      Reply
    2. Toni

      December 12, 2023 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      These are really amazing cookies!! My kids couldn't stop eating them!

      Reply
    3. Shar

      December 12, 2023 at 8:16 am

      5 stars
      I have fun making these cookies! Full of flavors and fun to eat!

      Reply
    4. Cindy

      July 12, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      These look awesome! I may try them with peanut butter as well! Thanks.

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        July 14, 2014 at 7:54 pm

        They are just as yummy with peanut butter!

        Reply
    5. Shelly

      July 09, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      I'm also on a grain free diet. Woyld leaving out the flax alter the taste?

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        July 09, 2014 at 4:49 pm

        Hi Shelly! You can definitely leave out the flax. Hope you like them! 🙂

        Reply
    6. mdog32

      May 06, 2012 at 1:25 am

      I couldn't find sucanant and bought truvia instead. Do I still use 3/4 cup of Truvia or use the conversion chart, which would really only be about 2 tablespoons. Thanks!

      Reply
      • LaurenKellyNutrition

        May 06, 2012 at 11:32 am

        Hi 🙂 I don't use stevia ever but I would go by the conversion chart. For the future if you can't find sucanat, you can also use turbinado sugar 🙂 Let me know how they cone out!!

        Reply
        • mdog32

          May 06, 2012 at 7:46 pm

          I was actually using Truvia instead of Stevia, but I used the conversion chart and it worked perfect, the cookies turned out great!! Thanks so much for the recipe.

        • LaurenKellyNutrition

          May 06, 2012 at 8:44 pm

          Glad to hear it! Those are one of my favorites! 🙂

    7. jenmaaninamman

      May 02, 2012 at 6:37 am

      These look and sound so amazing...and easy. Thanks for posting!

      Reply
    8. Sarah

      May 01, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      substitute for sucanat?

      Reply
      • LaurenKellyNutrition

        May 01, 2012 at 8:54 pm

        Hi Sarah! You can use turbinado sugar or any other sugar in place of sucunat 🙂 Thanks! Let me know how it comes out!

        Reply
    9. acupofteafortigerandme

      May 01, 2012 at 3:53 pm

      I'd love one right now!!! Delish! Amee@Ameessavorydish

      Reply
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