Description
Crispy-edged, chewy-centered almond cookies made with almond flour and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Naturally gluten-free and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
1¾ cups almond flour
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons light olive oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
Pinch of sea salt
¼ cup chopped almonds (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix almond flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Add olive oil, maple syrup, and almond extract. Mix until dough forms.
Stir in chopped almonds, if using.
Scoop 1-inch dough balls and place them 2 inches apart on the sheet.
Flatten gently with the back of a spoon.
Bake for 13–15 minutes until golden on the edges.
Cool 10 minutes before moving to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough for 20 minutes can improve texture.
Cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 130
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: almond cookies, gluten-free cookies, easy almond flour cookies