Chewy Almond Cookies {Gluten-free}
Simple. Delicate. Stress-free. These Chewy Almond Cookies are an adaptation of the most delicious almond cookie recipe shared with me by my mother. Recipes like these are so good they are passed down for generations and leave everyone who tries them craving more. You are sure to be amazed at how delicious this 4 ingredient, oil-free, and naturally gluten-free, almond cookie recipe is! Why not give them a try today?!
Can I use almond meal instead of almond flour?
Almond meal is typically a coarser almond powder that contains almond skins. Almond flour is most commonly used for baking and is made from blanched, peeled, almonds that have been very finely ground. For this hearty almond cookie recipe, both almond meal and almond flour will work great!
Are almond cookies gluten-free?
Yes they are! One of my favourite things about these cookies is that they are naturally, gluten-free and delicious! They are soft, chewy, and can be made in 5 minutes, with one bowl!
Can I make this recipe plant-based?
Yes! You can substitute regular, large eggs, with flax eggs (ground flax seeds + water) for a purely plant-based recipe.
Sofia’s Baking Tip: Flax Eggs
1 Flax egg (plant based egg substitute) = 1 tbsp Flax meal + 3 tbsp water (cold or warm)
Let sit for 5 minutes then its ready to use!
How should I store these cookies?
These cookies can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for 4-6 days or up to 6 months in the freezer. Allow cookies to thaw for 30 min to 1 hour at room temperature if eating from the freezer.
To make these cookies you will need:
- Almond Flour – finely ground, unbleached almond flour
- Sugar – granulated sugar (unprocessed cane sugar, refined sugar, or coconut sugar)
- Eggs – large, room temperature (note: leave these out at room temperature, prior to preparing these cookies, if possible!)
- Almond Extract – natural almond extract (anywhere between 2-3 tsp of almond extra based on your extract potency and your desired almond flavour!)
- Salt *just a pinch!
Equipment:
Let’s make my Chewy Almond Cookies!
Preheat oven to 350F (325F convection bake). Line 1-2 baking trays with parchment and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and almond extract.
Add almond flour, a pinch of salt, and mix together with a spoon or spatula.
Form into 1 tbsp dough mounds, roll into balls, and place on a baking sheet, 1-2″ apart.
Decorate with a few sliced almonds.
Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the tops are dry to the touch, and edges/bottom golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet.
Dust with powdered sugar and store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Enjoy!
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Honey Sesame Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Chewy Almond Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups (~325g per batch) Almond Flour unbleached, fine ground
- 1 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar unrefined, cane sugar (can be reduced by up to 1/2, to your taste)
- 2 Eggs large, room temperature
- 3 tsp Natural Almond Extract or to your taste
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (325F convection bake). Line 1-2 baking trays with parchment and set aside .
- In a large bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and almond extract.
- Add almond flour, a pinch of salt, and mix together with a spoon or spatula.
- Form into 1 tbsp dough mounds, roll into balls, and place on a baking sheet, 1-2" apart.
- Decorate with a few sliced almonds.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the tops are dry to the touch, and edges/bottom golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet.
- Dust with powdered sugar and store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- Enjoy!
These cookies were delicious! The only thing I altered in the recipe was the almond extract. I used 2 tsp of almond extract and 1 tsp of vanilla extract because I ran out of almond extract. They were great!
Love this recipe. Simple and delicious! I did a chocolate drizzle over top some of mine. Thanks!
So happy you liked this recipe, Chris! Thank you for your kind comment and wishing you a wonderful weekend! – Sofia
I’ve made these cookies 3 times and my family and friends loves them. They are so simple and delicious!
Hi Ann, Thank you so much for your kind comment! I’m so happy to hear that your family and friends loved my Chewy Almond Cookies! Happy Baking – Sofia
Perfection! 3 ingredients and a truly delicious cookie. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Theresa! Have a wonderful weekend – Sofia
Amazing!
Hi Kate, thank you so much for your kind comment! – Sofia
These are easy and delicious. A bit like eating marzipan.
Can I add chopped almonds to this recipe?
Hi Lori, Absolutely you can add chopped almonds to this recipe. I bet that would be a wonderful added texture. Please let me know how it goes if you give it a try. Happy Baking – Sofia
Very tasty thanks
Very good!
Hi Sue, I am so happy to hear that you liked these chewy almond cookies! Thank you for the comment – Sofia
I made these for friends who are gluten free. They loved them! Thank you!
Thank you so much for the lovely comment! I’m so happy your gluten free friends enjoyed these cookies – Sofia
I’m not a cookie person but I made these for my husbaand and he loved them. What I liked about them was how quicka nd easy they are to make.
Hi Tina, It makes me so happy to hear that you enjoyed making these cookies and that your husband loved them! Have a wonderful rest of your weekend! – Sofia
I am OBSESSED with these cookies. I was skeptical with the small list of ingredients and how easy they are but they are SO good and I now bake them to have in my house at all times. I only use 3/4c of sugar and 2:1 almond to vanilla extract. I like extra salt in mine too. I plan to play with some flavor options for Christmas with pistachio or peppermint extract. I’ve dipped in chocolate and topped with almonds. Highly recommend and can’t thank you enough for sharing your recipe.
Hi Renee, It makes me so happy to hear that you love my Chewy Almond Cookie recipe!! Thanks for sharing your modifications, I know they will be helpful for other readers to hear too. I can’t wait to hear how your Christmas versions turn out. Happy Baking – Sofia
Question: can you swap out the almond essence for vanilla essence?
(I am truly not a fan of almond essence or marzipan, but I do want a good soft almond flour cookie to have with my coffee)
Hi Ruth, Absolutely you can swap out the almond essence for vanilla! I have made these cookies with various holiday/seasonal spins and love switching up the extract used. I would love to hear what you think of these with vanilla essence, please let me know how it goes! Happy Baking – Sofia
Delicious! Love the simplicity of this recipe as much as the fine flavor!
Thank you for your kind comment! I am so happy you liked my Chewy Almond Cookies!! – Sofia