Description
These Chewy Gluten Free Almond Cookies are a beloved family staple—soft, tender, and naturally gluten-free thanks to almond flour. Made in one bowl with simple ingredients, they stay soft for days and have a rich, buttery flavor. Perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth or fueling active kids, they prove that delicious food can be both nourishing and freeing.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups Almond flour (finely ground)
½ cup Granulated sugar
6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
1 large Egg
1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
¼ cup Sliced almonds (optional)
¼ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined
- Add the almond flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir gently until a soft dough forms
- Fold in the sliced almonds if using
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball with your palm
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown (centers will look soft)
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm
Notes
Use finely ground almond flour (not almond meal) for best texture.
Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
If dough feels sticky, chill for 15 minutes.
Bake on middle rack for even heat.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months; bake from frozen adding 2 extra minutes.
Reheat baked cookies in 300°F oven for 5 minutes to restore softness.
For dairy-free: substitute butter with coconut oil.
For refined sugar-free: use maple syrup instead of sugar.
Add ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 85 mg (estimated from salt and baking soda)
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg (estimated)
Keywords: gluten free, almond, cookies, chewy, easy