Easy Almond Butter Cookies

Cookies without flour? Yes, it’s possible. This recipe is inspired by the easiest cookie recipe ever: 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, and 1 egg. Yep, that’s it. Blending in cacao powder and vanilla adds a delicious chocolatey flavor to the cookies. They’re also amazing if you want to top them with a little flaky salt just before baking.

Cookies that are ready to eat in less than 30 minutes? Yes, please! This Almond Butter Cookie recipe is super easy to whip up whenever you’re in the mood for a sweet treat. It’s also a great recipe to make with the kids.

I like that this recipe makes a small batch—18 cookies. With just two of us, we don’t need 3 dozen cookies lurking about and tempting us. With that said, if you need more cookies, simply double the recipe.

Let’s bake up a batch of zero-guilt sweet treats!

FAQS:

Why do you squish peanut butter cookies?Peanut butter cookie dough is denser than many cookie doughs. Using the tines of a fork to flatten them on the baking sheet helps to ensure even baking.

Can I freeze almond butter cookies after baking? Yes, cookies like these can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two months. Make sure the cookies are completely cool before freezing. When thawing, remove the cookies from the container, and spread them out in a single layer at room temperature.

INGREDIENTS FOR RECIPE ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES:

• Almond butter: I used creamy, but crunchy works as well.
• Coconut sugar: Coconut sugar tastes nothing like coconut. In fact, it’s flavor is closer to brown sugar or turbinado sugar. Although all sugars should be used in moderation, coconut sugar does contain more nutrients than table sugar. It also has a lower glycemic index than white sugar.
• Egg: I used a large egg.
• Cacao powder: Cacao powder is less processed than cocoa powder and retains more of the bean’s nutritional value. It’s packed with flavonoids that help lower blood pressure and improve blood flow. It’s also high in potassium.
• Vanilla: Use a high quality vanilla for best taste.

HOW TO PREPARE GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES:

You’ll love how easy these cookies are to prepare.

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Measure all the ingredients into a bowl, and stir to combine.
• Scoop out about a tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, and place on the baking sheet. Repeat until all cookies are formed, placing dough about two inches apart.
• Use the tines of a fork to press dough balls down creating a crosshatch pattern.
• Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven, and let cool on baking sheet about 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Cookies will stay fresh for several days.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Optional add ins:

• Mini chocolate chips, or even peanut butter chips, are a fun addition.
• Sprinkle with a little flaked salt before cooking for extra flavor and crunch.
• I like to add chopped nuts sometimes for extra crunch.

Inspired Fresh Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com. Thank you for supporting Inspired Fresh Life.

INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS:

• Almond butter: Peanut butter also works well.
• Coconut sugar: White sugar is fine to substitute.
• Cacao powder: Cocoa powder gives a similar taste, but is less bitter than cacao powder. It’s also more highly processed than cacao powder. You can also skip it if you only want nut butter flavor.

RECIPE NOTES:

• Baking the cookies for 10 rather than 12 minutes will give you a softer cookie.
• Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index than typical processed sugar.
• Cacao powder is less processed than cocoa powder and retains more of the bean’s nutritional value.
• Parchment paper makes clean up a breeze. If You Care's parchment is unbleached and compostable.
• I love Nordic Ware’s pure aluminum baking sheets. They conduct heat well, and clean up is easy.

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card and/or a review in the comments section at the bottom of the page. Are you following along on Pinterest, Instagram, or Facebook?

PIN THIS RECIPE FOR LATER: