Flourless Almond Butter Cookies

Name: Flourless Almond Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 1 cup almond butter (See Note 1); 3/4 cup brown sugar - firmly packed; 1 egg (large); 1 tsp vanilla extract (See Note 2); melted chocolate for drizzling; sea salt flakes

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These Easy Flourless Almond Butter Cookies will become your new favourite – they are so simple to make and utterly delicious. Try a batch today, perfect to serve with your cup of tea or coffee!

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Flourless Almond Butter Cookies

Why we love this recipe:

These Almond Butter Cookies are naturally gluten-free, and very easy to prepare – ideal for even the least confident of bakers!

This simple recipe requires just one bowl – you just need to add the ingredients and mix!

Ingredients in this recipe:

Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

Almond Butter – I use an organic brand of almond butter, or you could even make your own! Avoid any that contain additives or preservatives.

Brown Sugar – I like to add brown sugar for the slight caramel flavour it adds to the cookies.

Egg – one large free range egg at room temperature.

Vanilla – always use good quality, naturally derived, vanilla extract. It is superior to the varieties which are synthetically produced.

Step by Step Instructions:

The four steps required to make this recipe - adding all ingredients to a glass bowl, mixing all ingredients, shaping dough and putting on a baking tray, and the cooked cookies on a baking tray.

Prepare your baking sheets and pre-heat your oven.

Add all the ingredients to a medium size bowl.
Mix together until well combined.
Set the bowl aside for about 10 minutes – this will allow the dough to firm up and make it easier for rolling into balls.
Remove some dough with a teaspoon and roll into balls about 2 ½ cm/1 inch in diameter. Place them onto the prepared baking tray. Use the tines of a fork to lightly flatten the cookie and make a cross-hatch pattern.
Bake until lightly golden brown.

Tips for Success and FAQs:

I know you can’t wait to eat these Flourless Almond Butter Cookies, but it really is important to set the mixture aside for about 10 minutes to allow it to firm up. This will mean that it is easier to roll into balls. The high oil content of the almond butter means the dough will not stick to your hands.

Do not leave the cookies in the oven too long. They are ready when the edges appear light brown. It may be best to remove the tray from the oven so you can clearly see the edges. If they over bake, they will become dry and crumbly.

Some further patience is now required. They smell fantastic and are so tempting but they must be cooled before they’re eaten, or they will crumble in your hand – I know from experience. (I couldn’t resist!)

What can I top the cookies with?

Sprinkle a little sea salt or drizzle the cookies with melted chocolate – delicious!

Can I use another type of nut butter?

The cookies are also delicious when made with Peanut Butter or Cashew Butter. Just keep an eye on the cooking time – they can vary slightly!

How long do the Almond Butter Cookies last for?

They will last for 3 days when kept in an airtight container.

cookies spread out on a white bench, surrounded by some almonds.

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I do hope you will enjoy these delicious Flourless Almond Butter Cookies. Be sure to let me know in the comments below when you have given them a try!

Alex xx