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Almond Butter Cookies [Gluten-free recipe]

January 14, 2021 Maria 8 Comments

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A stack of Almond Butter Cookies on a wooden board.

Who can resist freshly baked Almond Butter Cookies especially with a soft and gooey center? You won’t believe these have no butter and are gluten-free!

A stack of Almond Butter Cookies on a wooden board.

Are you looking for a flourless cookie with a soft, chewy center?

If yes, these gluten-free almond butter chocolate chip cookies are for you! 

They are just as delicious as these homemade soft oatmeal cookies, without using butter or flour.

If you are a fan of almonds, you probably already know that using whole almonds is great to make biscotti with, chopped almonds provide the perfect crunch when used as a topping for apple cake and ground almonds are key to making the best amaretti.

Did you know that processing almonds for approximately twenty minutes transforms them into creamy almond butter?

With a quick mixing method, combining this key ingredient with eggs, brown sugar, rolled oats, baking soda, vanilla extract and just a pinch of salt creates a gluten-free cookie with a chewy texture.  

An overhead photo of a stack of almond butter cookies.

Instructions

Adjust the oven rack to the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside for now.

Combine ⅔ cups of rolled oats, 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk 2 eggs with ½ cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of almond butter and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until light-colored (3-4 minutes).  

Almond butter cookie dough combined in a bowl.

With a rubber mixing spoon, add the oatmeal mixture. Combine together.

Fold in ⅔ cups of dark chocolate chips.

 A fork is pressing down on balls of cookie dough.

With a medium-sized scooper, place dough on a baking sheet.

With a lightly greased fork, slightly flatten the top (I find using a non-stick spray on the fork makes the process a lot easier).

Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, for approximately 9 -11 minutes. or until the edges are set and the cookies are just beginning to brown. 

Freshly baked cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Allow to cool on the baking sheet completely before removing them as these cookies are very soft and gooey.

Tips

  • Allow the cookies to cool completely, about 15-20 minutes, before removing them from the baking sheet as they are too soft and gooey to transfer to a wire rack.
  • As they are cooling down on the baking sheet, these cookies continue to cook. If you prefer chewy cookies, and to avoid overcooking as they are cooling off, remove them from the oven as soon as they are lightly brown and set around the edges. 
  • Every oven is different so keep an eye on the cookies as they are baking. 
  • The addition of rolled oats adds texture.

Substitutions and Variations

  • Replace almond butter with peanut butter.
  • If you prefer, replace the dark chocolate with semi-sweet, milk, white, peanut butter chips or even chocolate chunks for extra decadence and chewiness. 
  • For added crunchiness, add a handful of chopped roasted almonds to the batter.

How to store

Once the cookies are at room temperature, store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days; or frozen for up to 1 month. Separate layers of cookies with wax paper.

Can I freeze the cookie dough?

The raw cookie dough can easily be frozen. Once the ingredients are combined, scoop and portion the dough, at least 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Remember to use a baking sheet that fits in your freezer. Freeze for about 30 minutes. 

Balls of cookie dough on parchment paper.

Cut the parchment paper into small rectangular pieces. Fold the paper over the raw ball of cookie dough and freeze. When ready to bake, remove from the freezer and place the prepared ball of cookie dough, along with the parchment paper in a preheated oven. There is no need to thaw. Add 1-2 minutes of additional bake time. 

Almond Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies with bite taken out.

Recipe source

I’ve adapted the recipe for these almond butter oatmeal cookies from Ambitious Kitchen.

If you have been here before, you know I like to tweak recipes. That being said, I’ve replaced the peanut butter with nut butter, added a pinch of salt, decreased the amount of sugar and used dark chocolate chips.

In the past, I’ve also thrown in some dried cranberries and my family just loved them!

This truly is a quick and easy cookie recipe.

It’s also gluten-free and scrumptious.  

I’ve often thought about my obsession with baking (and cooking) and I’ve concluded that it really is about sharing with family and friends.

At the end of the day, it’s about connecting with the ones that are dear to you! And how lucky am I that I get to share all of my favorite recipes with all of you?

Enjoy!

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Maria 

★★★★★ If you have made this flourless almond butter cookie recipe, I would love to hear about it in the comments below and be sure to rate the recipe!

A stack of Oatmeal Almond Butter Cookies on a wooden board.

Almond Butter Cookies

Who can resist freshly baked Almond Butter Cookies especially with a soft and gooey center? You won't believe these have no butter and are gluten-free!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Maria Vannelli RD

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cups rolled oats traditional, old fashioned
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup chocolate chips dark or milk
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Instructions

  • Adjust the oven rack to the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside for now.
  • In a small bowl. combine rolled oats, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the brown sugar, almond butter and vanilla extract until light-colored (3-4 minutes).  
  • With a rubber mixing spoon, add the oatmeal mixture. Combine together.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • With a medium-sized scooper, place dough on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • With a lightly greased fork, slightly flatten the top (I find using a non-stick spray on the fork makes the process a lot easier).
  • Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, for approximately 9 -11 minutes. or until the edges are set and the cookies are just beginning to brown. 
  • Allow to cool on the baking sheet completely before removing them as these cookies are very soft and gooey.
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Notes

  • Allow the cookies to cool completely, about 15-20 minutes, before removing them from the baking sheet as they are too soft and gooey to transfer to a wire rack.
  • As they are cooling down on the baking sheet, these cookies continue to cook. If you prefer chewy cookies, and to avoid overcooking as they are cooling off, remove them from the oven as soon as they are lightly brown and set around the edges. 
  • Every oven is different so keep an eye on the cookies as they are baking. 
  • The addition of rolled oats adds texture.
You can make 42 cookies by using a small sized scooper.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. 
*Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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This post was originally published on April 2, 2015, and republished on January 14, 2021, with updated content and photos.

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About Maria

Maria Vannelli is a registered dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

Comments

  1. Long says

    January 17, 2021 at 22:25

    5 stars
    My families new favorite. We double the recipe and still never have leftovers. Even my picky kids like it!

    Reply
    • Maria says

      January 21, 2021 at 12:10

      How wonderful! So thrilled to read this!

      Reply
  2. your pal val says

    March 18, 2020 at 15:29

    5 stars
    Just finished baking these decadent cookies!! Soo yummy. One of my favorites!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Maria says

      March 18, 2020 at 15:30

      Thanks Val! Glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  3. anna says

    April 6, 2017 at 09:11

    Hi Mary,
    I heard from your dear daughter in law that these gluten free cookies were a must!
    So I gave it a try last night….wow….so soft and delicious.
    A hit with the kids and the picky hubby.
    I love them. A keeper for us!
    Anna

    Reply
    • Maria says

      April 6, 2017 at 22:42

      Wonderful to hear Anna! They are a keeper for us too. Thanks for taking the time to comment ♥♥♥

      Reply
  4. Nella says

    April 2, 2015 at 21:45

    5 stars
    I agree. I love cooking and baking (really just being in the kitchen) simply to create something that can be shared with people you love.
    Thanks for this recipe. They look amazing and they earn extra points in my book for being gluten-free.

    Reply
    • Maria says

      April 2, 2015 at 22:17

      Hi Nella,
      Appreciate the comment, thank-you. Enjoy!!!

      Reply

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