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    Home » Recipes » Desserts & Sweet Treats

    Chocolate Almond Cookies (gluten free & vegan)

    Published: Nov 4, 2016 · Modified: Nov 30, 2019 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Chocolate Almond Cookies - soft & chewy and so quick and easy these are your perfect go-to cookies. Dairy free, oil free, gluten free, and vegan!

    Chocolate Almond Cookies – soft and chewy. You won’t believe these are made with no butter, no oil, and no refined sugar!

    Stack of four Chocolate Almond Cookies in front of a red plate with more cookies.

    My kids are fiends for chocolate.  They come by it naturally.  Chocolate is pretty much the lifeblood of my mom’s side of the family (well, that and pierogi).  And I love all things almond (almost as much I love cinnamon!) Therefore, Chocolate Almond Cookies had to happen. They are very similar in texture to my Gluten Free Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies, but with different flavors. You guys are gonna love these!

    One Chocolate Almond Cookie on the edge of a glass of milk.

    Chocoholics Unite

    These are really double chocolate almond cookies! I used cocoa powder and chocolate chips in this cookie recipe. Two times the chocolate can’t be wrong, right?!

    If you love chocolate like we do, you might also want to check out my Cherry Chocolate Walnut Truffles (they take only 15 minutes!), Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes (chocolate & peanut butter = match made in heaven!), and Chocolate Nice Cream Breakfast Parfaits (chocolate suitable for breakfast? Bring it!)

    Come to think of it, they are actually triple almond – almond flour, almond butter, and almond extract. Why be boring with single doses of yummy, when you can have double and triple?

    Small gray plate of 5 Chocolate Almond Cookies on a larger red plate. Glass of milk behind.

    Everyday Cookies

    These Chocolate Almond Cookies are so quick, so easy, and so tasty, they make the perfect everyday cookie. But, they easily dress up in their finest to be suitable for the holidays as well. Wrap them up in red tissue paper and place them in a cute tin and they would make delightful neighbor or teacher gifts. Or bring a plate to your next gathering and watch them disappear.

    Stack of Chocolate Almond Cookies. Top cookie is broken in half to see the soft, fudgy inside.

    Chocolate Almond Cookies

    I hope you love these Chocolate Almond Cookies as much as we do! I love hearing from you guys, so if you make them, please come back and leave me a comment with your feedback and star rating below. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired to your remakes so I’m sure to see them. Enjoy!

    Chocolate Almond Cookies

    Soft chocolate almond cookies that are gluten free and vegan. So quick and easy to make! Your go-to chocolate cookie!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Cookies, Dessert
    Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, refined sugar free, soy free, vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 18 minutes
    Servings: 15 people
    Calories: 129kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ cups almond flour
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ cup pure maple syrup
    • ¼ cup raw almond butter (I like raw almond butter because it's thin and runny)
    • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
    • 1 tsp almond extract
    • ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life Mini Chips)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
    • In a large bowl, whisk the maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla and almond extracts.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until well incorporated.
    • Once the batter is incorporated, mix in the chocolate chips.
    • Drop batter onto the prepared baking sheet. The batter will be sticky, so use one spoon to scoop the dough and another spoon to help scrape the batter off the first spoon onto the baking sheet.
    • Bake for 8 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for a minute or two before transfering to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Serve with a glass of your favorite non dairy milk.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.1mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Enya says

      January 12, 2021 at 9:18 am

      Hi! So the first time I made these cookies, they were delicious, but the dough was super sticky and very hard to spoon onto the pan. Could I freeze the dough for 15 or so minutes to firm it up without it affecting the taste?

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        January 12, 2021 at 6:47 pm

        Hi, Enya. The dough is meant to be sticky. It helps to very slightly dampen your hands when working with the dough. You may have to do that a few times as you work your way through the batch. I don’t think the dough would spread at all if you stuck it in the fridge/freezer first, but I personally haven’t tried that so can’t say for sure.

        Reply
    2. Joelle Foster says

      July 20, 2020 at 10:49 am

      Made these and they were a hit! I used tahini as that is what I had on hand. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        July 20, 2020 at 11:22 am

        I love tahini and chocolate together…so glad it worked in this cookies! Thank you, Joelle!

        Reply
    3. Enya says

      July 14, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      These were amazing! My head exploded when I tried them, it was like eating hot chocolate. Quick question, how should I store these, can I keep them in my pantry?

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        July 16, 2020 at 10:21 am

        Happy to hear you love them! They are best eaten same day, but you can store them in an air-tight container on the counter for a day or two or in the fridge for several days.

        Reply
    4. Paige says

      January 15, 2019 at 3:43 pm

      Best cookies ever!!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 15, 2019 at 4:49 pm

        Yay! Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Lauren says

      June 02, 2018 at 2:49 pm

      Is almond meal or ground almonds the same as almond flour?xx

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 02, 2018 at 5:17 pm

        Yes! Almond flour may be more “powdery” than almond meal, but either will work.

        Reply
    6. Alisa Fleming says

      November 15, 2016 at 11:38 pm

      Yum! I love your dessert recipes Jenn. They’re always the perfect combination of indulgent and “just healthy enough”!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        November 16, 2016 at 12:40 pm

        Thank you, Alisa! Gotta have a little bit of indulgence in there, right? It is dessert after all. 🙂

        Reply
        • Sara says

          December 11, 2017 at 11:49 pm

          I was wondering how many cookies does this recipe makes? 15 pcs? Thank you.

        • Jenn S. says

          December 12, 2017 at 8:46 am

          Roughly, yes. Depending on how big/small you make them, you’ll get a few more or less. Enjoy!

    7. Sarah says

      November 14, 2016 at 1:05 am

      I love chewy cookies! These look great!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        November 14, 2016 at 9:32 am

        The best! Thanks!

        Reply
    8. Ginny McMeans says

      November 12, 2016 at 6:45 pm

      These sound like a dream. Soft and chocolate and right up my alley.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        November 12, 2016 at 6:54 pm

        I’m think another batch is in order STAT!

        Reply
    9. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

      November 10, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      You are such a talented baker, Jenn!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        November 11, 2016 at 12:04 pm

        Haha! That’s so funny. Thank you! They come out deliciously in the end, but my gosh baking is not an easy task! Cookies are the easiest, but anything else usually takes at least 3 trials! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Mary Ellen - VNutrition says

      November 10, 2016 at 1:06 pm

      These definitely would be perfect for gifts for the holidays! The look delicious!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        November 11, 2016 at 12:02 pm

        Who could say no to a plateful of delicious cookies?!

        Reply
    11. Rony Jahid says

      November 06, 2016 at 2:44 am

      Hello Jenn! Your chocolate almond cookies just stunning looks. You made great cookies, its very healthy and delicious also! I taste it before so many times, its really good.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        November 06, 2016 at 5:49 pm

        Thanks, Rony.

        Reply
        • Rony Jahid says

          November 09, 2016 at 6:22 am

          Its my pleasure Jenn! Have a nice day..

    12. Mandy says

      November 05, 2016 at 10:48 am

      Who could say no to double chocolate??? That’s funny because chocolate (and pierogi) is the lifeblood on my dad’s side of the family!! No wonder we get along so well ? that and my love for cinnamon and almonds…we should be neighbors! These cookies would be gone in a flash in my house! Soft, chewy cookies are Willow’s favorite and since she LOVES chocolate and almonds, I know she’s going to enjoy these! Can’t wait to make them for her. Hope you’re having a great weekend, Jenn!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        November 05, 2016 at 12:19 pm

        Haha! We do have so much in common! I would love to have more awesome neighbors. We would share all the food! 🙂 Thanks, Mandy. Hope you guys love these cookies!

        Reply
    13. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says

      November 04, 2016 at 10:10 am

      Double chocolate, triple almond, that means I need at least 6 of them right now! Cookie math, that makes sense right!? 😀 These look so good Jenn–perfect cookie texture and I love these flavors!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        November 04, 2016 at 4:07 pm

        Oh, I love cookie math! The best kind of math right there! And, yes, you did it right, so 6! Thanks you, Natalie!

        Reply
    14. Rebecca - Strength and Sunshine says

      November 04, 2016 at 7:20 am

      I was wondering when the cookie sharing would commence…I think it’s time 😉

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        November 04, 2016 at 9:59 am

        Oh, it’s time! I heard Christmas music in Toys R Us yesterday. I am so ready for the holidays this year. I just love it!

        Reply

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