Description

Delicious and healthy chocolate cookies made with almond flour, unsweetened cocoa, and natural sweeteners like maple syrup and muscovado sugar. These gluten-free, dairy-free treats are soft in the middle with a slight crisp at the edges and studded with dairy-free dark chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/4 cup Muscovado Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

1/3 cup Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 tablespoons Coconut Oil (melted and cooled)

Add-ins

1/3 cup Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Chips

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C) and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease with cooking spray and set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together muscovado sugar, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until the mixture forms a sticky and consistent chocolate cookie batter.
Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in half of the dairy-free dark chocolate chips, then mix thoroughly to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
Form Cookie Dough Balls: Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons of cookie dough and roll into balls with greased hands to prevent sticking.
Place on Baking Sheet: Place each cookie dough ball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about one thumb width of space between cookies. Lightly press the tops to flatten them, as they won’t spread during baking.
Bake Cookies: Bake at 350 °F (180 °C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops and edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Cool: Transfer cookies immediately to a cooling rack and let them cool to room temperature before serving.

Notes

Almond flour contributes to the cookies’ gluten-free and low-carb profile.
Use muscovado sugar for a richer molasses flavor; light brown sugar can be substituted if unavailable.
Make sure the coconut oil is fully melted and cooled to avoid cooking the eggs or other ingredients prematurely.
Greasing your hands when shaping the cookie dough helps prevent sticking.
Cookies will not spread much during baking, so flattening the balls before baking is essential for a traditional cookie shape.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Healthy Chocolate Cookies, Almond Flour Cookies, Gluten Free Cookies, Dairy Free, Vegan Chocolate Cookies, Low Sugar Cookies