Naturally Gluten-Free Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Flour is an easy cookie recipe for those trying to avoid using gluten containing flours.

Chewy Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Naturally gluten-free, rich, and perfectly chewy. These cookies pack all the classic chocolate chip flavor using almond flour as the base.

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Bake Time: 10–12 mins
• Yield: 48 small cookies

Ingredients

Wet Mixture

• 2/3 cup vegan margarine (softened)
• 3/4 cup light or dark brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Mixture

• 2 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1 1/2 tsp xanthan gum (helps give almond flour structure)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp fine salt

Mix-ins

• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or your favorite chocolate morsels)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Oven & PanPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat the Wet IngredientsIn a large bowl, combine the margarine, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in the eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
3. Add the Dry IngredientsAdd the almond flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, and salt directly into the bowl. Beat on low speed until a soft, uniform dough forms.
4. Fold in the ChocolateGently fold in the chocolate chips using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed. (Note: The dough will feel slightly sticky/gooey—that’s completely normal for almond flour!)
5. Scoop & BakeDrop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are nicely golden and the tops are just set.
6. Cool & EnjoyLet the cookies sit on the hot baking sheet for 3–5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them with a spatula to a wire rack to cool completely.

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