Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies
Tender, chewy cookies made with almond flour and oats, perfect for a healthier treat.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature, not melted.
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups almond flour Finely ground.
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats Not quick oats.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar using a wooden spoon until well combined.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Add almond flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until fully combined and even.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Baking
- Scoop one tablespoon of dough at a time. Roll into balls and place them 2–3 inches apart on the prepared sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the tops are light brown.
- Remove the baking sheet and set it on a cooling rack for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to the rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute vegan butter; texture may be slightly different. To keep this gluten-free, use certified gluten-free old-fashioned oats. You can vary the mix-ins, such as using dark chocolate, raisins, or chopped nuts.