Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond butter gives these flourless cookies their rich, nutty flavor and soft texture, creating a dough that feels far more indulgent than its short ingredient list suggests. The almond butter keeps the cookies tender, while brown sugar adds just enough sweetness to complement the chocolate and toasted pecans. With only a handful of ingredients, these cookies come together quickly without sacrificing flavor or texture.

Fresh from the oven, the cookies have lightly crisp edges, soft centers, and pockets of melted chocolate throughout. They’re simple enough to make on a whim, yet special enough to share with friends over coffee or tea. Proof that a few good ingredients can come together to create something truly satisfying.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Course: Dessert

Servings: 16 cookies

Calories: 175kcal

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 cup creamy almond butter stir well before measuring
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar-lightly packed or dark brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts I used pecans -optional

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg. Add the almond butter, brown sugar, baking soda and vanilla, stirring until well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
• Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each mound and press a few extra chocolate chips onto the tops of the cookies. Bake for 10 minutes. The cookies will still look soft in the center. For slightly crispier edges, bake for 11 to 13 minutes.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Stir the almond butter well before measuring, especially if the oil has separated. The dough will be quite thick, which helps create the cookies' soft centers and crisp edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 2g

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