Almond Butter Cookies

This almond butter cookies recipe is simple, delicious, and needs just 3 ingredients! No flour needed, they take minutes to make and melt in your mouth! 

Need a simple and delicious cookie recipe that you can make in your sleep?

You need these almond butter cookies. 

Inspired by our popular peanut butter cookies, we switched out the peanut butter for the almond variety, and just between us, tastes so much better. 

Why this recipe works

• 3 ingredients. All you need is almond butter, eggs, and brown sugar.
• No flour needed. Traditional cookies call for flour but these are completely flourless.
• Ready in 12 minutes. From prep to plate, these cookies take no time at all.
• No chill time. Most cookies call for at least an hour but not these ones!

Can we lament about how perfect the texture is? Soft, chewy, and crisp around the edges. The cookies themselves are sweet, and taste even better with some chocolate chips mixed through and a sprinkle of salt on top.

Ingredients needed

This recipe calls for very simple ingredients that you’ll surely already have in your pantry. Here is what you’ll need:

• Almond butter. smooth almond butter, not the crunchy type. If you have a pack of raw almonds on hand, make your own! 
• Eggs. room temperature eggs.
• Brown sugar. Keeps the cookies soft in the middle but crisp around the edges. You can also use coconut sugar or mix it with white sugar (for slightly firmer cookies). 
• Chocolate chips. Optional, but take these cookies to another level. 

How to make almond butter cookies

Almond butter cookies are easy to make: the only thing to remember is to mix everything thoroughly, so the almond butter and sugar are well mixed. Here’s the basic idea to make cookies (or see the recipe below for specifics): 

Step 1- Make the cookie dough

Start by adding the almond butter, eggs, and sugar in a mixing bowl and mix well. Fold through the chocolate chips, if using them. 

Step 2- Shape into cookies

Next, using your hands, roll out balls of cookie dough and place them on a lined baking sheet. Lightly press down each ball of cookie dough into a thick cookie shape. 

Step 3- Bake the cookies

Now, bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are firm to touch. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely.

Tips to make the best recipe

• Always use smooth almond butter. This mixes easily and creates smooth and even cookies. Do not use crunchy or natural almond butter, as it will be too stiff. 
• Room temperature eggs are a must. Refrigerated eggs firm up the almond butter, which will make it difficult to mix. 
• Lightly wet hands before rolling into balls. This prevents bits of cookie dough from sticking to your fingers and helps you create a more uniform dough. 
• Add baking soda. While unnecessary, this helps produce thicker cookies. 

Dietary swaps and substitutions

Almond butter cookies are super forgiving and are easy to customize for various diets or eating styles. You can also try out some tested substitutions: 

• Make them without eggs, by trying out an egg substitute.
• For keto almond butter cookies, swap the sugar for a keto brown sugar. 
• Substitute the almond butter for cashew butter, peanut butter, or tahini. 
• Chill the dough for an hour beforehand for extra thick and chewy cookies.
• Add mix-ins like raisins, dried fruit, nuts, or seeds. 

Storage instructions

• To store: Leftover cookies can be stored at room temperature, covered, for up to one week. If you’d like the cookies to keep longer, store them in the refrigerator.
• To freeze: Place the cooled cookies in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.

More easy cookie recipes to try

• Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
• Keto chocolate chip cookies
• Vegan chocolate chip cookies
• Almond flour cookies
• Protein cookies

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