Do you like cookies? How about cookies that take less than 20 minutes from start to finish (including baking time), dirty just 1 bowl, AND are refined sugar-free + flourless? If you said yes to either of these, you are going to love these guys.
With each recipe I post, I keep declaring it my favorite.
BUT, since I’m just starting out, I’m obligated to begin with all of my tried and true recipes. Just throwing that out there before I declare these paleo almond butter chocolate chunk cookies my favorite.
Some of the reasons these cookies top the list:
- They are perfectly chewy
- Loaded with dark chocolate chunks + chopped almonds
- Not too sweet
- Refined sugar-free + flourless
- Quick to make, and easy to clean up
One of the other great things about this recipe is how easy it is to customize to your taste. Read on for the full recipe directions, but you basically take:
1 cup – nut butter of choice
+
recipe base – coconut sugar, egg, baking powder
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add in’s of choice – chocolate chips, nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, etc.
Mix and match the nut butters/add in’s to create a flourless and refined sugar-free cookie recipe that hits your personal sweet spot. Otherwise, check out the full recipe below for my favorite combination – dark chocolate chunk and toasted almond.
I would love to hear if you try making these cookies or play with any variations to create your own. You can leave a comment below or take a picture and tag it @themindfulhapa and #themindfulhapa on Instagram. Happy baking, folks!
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup almonds toasted & chopped
- 1/2 3.5oz 85% dark chocolate bar chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Beat the almond butter and coconut sugar on medium speed with your mixer until blended. Add in egg and baking powder and mix together. Once combined, stir in the chopped almonds and dark chocolate bar chunks.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon balls and lay on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Slightly flatten dough with the top of your hand.
- Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool for 10-15 minutes before handling.
- Once cooled, store cookies at room temperature for 3 - 4 days or move to the freezer for longer term storage (up to 1 month).
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About how many cookies does this recipe make? Thanks!
Hi Cynthia! It should make about 10 – 12 cookies. Hope you love them!! – Casey
Hi Cynthia! It should make about 10-12 cookies. I hope you love them as much as I do 🙂 – Casey