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Gluten-Free Almond Butter Cookies Recipe


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 12-15 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This almond butter cookie recipe is easy to make and requires few ingredients! A perfectly nutty snack, holiday cookie recipe, or breakfast!


Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup (180 - 185 grams) natural almond butter (see notes)
  • 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup (100 -110 grams) brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 Tablespoon tapioca or arrowroot starch (optional for softer cookies)
  • 1 large egg (see notes for vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • (Optional) 1 Tablespoon raw honey or molasses
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • Mix-Ins - 1/4 to 1/3 cup quick oats, dark chocolate chips or dried cranberries

Instructions

Notes

Ingredient Tips – Depending on the almond butter density and oil content, you may need to either drain excess oil or add mix-ins to prevent the batter from becoming too oily, which can cause the cookies to spread while baking.

Substitutes – For vegan option, substitute 1 large egg for chia egg or flax egg. Combine 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed or ground chia seeds with 2 Tablespoons of water. Set mixture aside for 15-20 minutes until it thickens and becomes gelatinous like an egg. This post has more egg replacer options.

Storage Tips– Portion raw cookie dough into balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes or until firm. Transfer frozen dough balls to an airtight container or ziplock bag and return to the freezer. Both frozen cookie dough and frozen baked cookies can be stored for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Chill Time: 10-15
  • Cook Time: 8-11
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 132
  • Sugar: 8.4 g
  • Sodium: 95.4 mg
  • Fat: 8.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.6 g
  • Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 3.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 12.4 mg