Cookie Almond Butter Cookies Recipe

If chewy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside, sweet and salty cookies are your favorite, then you simply must try these mouthwatering Almond Butter Cookies. Made with fewer than 10 simple ingredients and only a few minutes of active prep time, this almond cookie recipe is the perfect mid-week baking project!

My Almond Butter Cookies are a fantastic addition to your recipe repertoire, whether you’re an experienced baker or are brand new to the game. With a blissfully short list of ingredients and a foolproof, easy-to-follow method, you’ll have a batch of irresistible nut butter cookies ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes.

These sweet-n-salty treats offer a subtle twist on my classic peanut butter cookie recipe. Combining the yummy flavor of almond butter with a tender-crumbed, chewy interior and a satisfyingly crispy exterior, they also have the hash-marked top that makes the cookies so darn charming.

Maple Almond Butter Cookies (vegan, 100% Whole Grain, Dairy Free)

If you find yourself with an abundance of almond butter — perhaps from that giant value-sized container sitting in your pantry? This almond butter cookie recipe is an ideal way to put it to delicious use. Boasting the toasty nuttiness of almonds, molasses-y brown sugar, and flecked with just the right amount of saltiness, these cookies with almond butter are the grab-n-go treat that’ll perk up any packed lunch or mid-day coffee break. So, next time you feel that sweet tooth, whip up a batch of these easy almond butter cookies — you won’t regret it!

For more delicious nut butter cookie recipes, see my peanut butter oatmeal cookies, peanut butter blossoms recipe, and my no bake cookies recipe.

Leavening/Raising Agents — this recipe calls for both baking soda & baking powder to give them the perfect amount of lift and a tender crumb. If you’re not sure if they’re active, you can easily test them using vinegar and hot water!

Gluten Free Almond Butter Cookies (dairy Free)

Almond Butter — feel free to use any smooth, natural almond butter you happen to have on hand. For best results, use a no-stir almond butter.

Sugars — as it turns out, brown sugar and white sugar have different chemical properties, so you’ll want to use both. I prefer the lighter molasses flavor of light brown sugar in these butter almond cookies, but taste is subjective. You should also be able to get away with using dark brown sugar, or a less refined alternative like muscovado sugar.

Egg — used for binding the cookie dough and adding some protein for structure. Let the egg come to room temperature before adding to the dough to make it easier to incorporate without over-mixing.

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Vanilla Extract — For adding the rich warmth and complexity that’s a hallmark of cookies everywhere! Feel free to swap in an equal amount of vanilla paste or vanilla powder.

2. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the almond butter and sugars on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

4. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed just until combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl once during mixing. (The dough will be crumbly but will hold together when pressed together in your hand.)

Almond Butter Cookies Recipe

6. Place on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Flatten by pressing the top down with fork tines in a criss-cross pattern. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or until the tops of cookies are dry and slightly puffed. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Pretty much any nut or seed butter that you can think of will make a great almond butter substitute, including but not limited to peanut butter, cashew butter, mixed nut butter, or even sunflower seed butter.

Since I’m not a registered nutrition professional, I try to avoid deeming foods “healthy” or not. What I will say is these tasty little treats definitely fall under the “almond butter dessert” heading, so they should be consumed in moderation. That said, they’re also homemade and chock full of love, so they’re definitely preferable to store-bought cookies!

Dairy Free Almond Butter Cookies Recipe

If you’ve tried this Almond Butter Cookies recipe, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!

Made with only a handful of ingredients, these Almond Butter Cookies are perfect for any occasion! They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty, crispy and chewy, and all in all delicious!

Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 21 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 0.002 g | Cholesterol: 16 mg | Sodium: 112 mg | Potassium: 143 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 23 IU | Calcium: 68 mg | Iron: 1 mgThese almond butter cookies have crumbly edges, tender middles, and a sweet, nutty flavor. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt takes them over the top!

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This almond butter cookies recipe was a happy accident. The first time I made it, I had one of my I-need-a-cookie-and-I-need-it-now cravings, and I headed to the kitchen to see what I could do about it. I found all the ingredients to my vegan peanut butter cookie recipe – sugar, flour, baking powder, you know the drill. All the ingredients, that is, except for one: peanut butter! Would almond butter work in its place?

YES! As soon as I tried these cookies, I wondered, “Why haven’t I been making almond butter cookies all along?” They have crumbly edges, thick, tender middles, and a sweet and nutty flavor. If you’re looking for a last-minute holiday cookie recipe, I think this one would be perfect. It’s quick and easy to make (no chilling required!), and the cookies are absolutely delicious. But if you don’t get to them today, don’t worry. These almond butter cookies are a yummy anytime treat.

First, make the flax egg. In a small bowl, stir together the flaxseed and water, and set the mixture aside for 5 minutes to thicken.

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Meanwhile, combine the wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl and the wet ingredients in a large one. Stir the flaxseed mixture into the bowl of wet ingredients.

…and stir to combine. The dough will be stiff! If it’s too dry and crumbly to work with, add water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until it’s just cohesive.

Then, shape the cookies. Use a 2-inch cookie scoop to portion the dough, and roll it into balls with your hands. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

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Press each ball down slightly. Then, use a fork to decorate each cookie with a cross-hatch pattern, flattening it more in the process.

Finally, bake! Sprinkle the cookies with flaky sea salt (optional, but recommended), and bake for 12 to 13 minutes at 350°. After you remove them from the oven, let them cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These almond butter cookies are a yummy anytime treat! For the best results, use really smooth, runny almond butter in this recipe.

Almond Butter Banana Cookies — Michelle Williams

*Look for creamy almond butter with a smooth consistency to make this recipe, not the dry, stiff stuff that you might find at the bottom of a jar. Even when your nut butter is runny, this recipe makes a stiff cookie dough. If your almond butter is too dry, the dough may crack, and it will be difficult to form cohesive cookies. This recipe was tested with 365 natural creamy almond butter.

Tip: If you store your almond butter in the fridge, allow it to sit at room temperature for an hour before making this recipe.

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We love to eat, travel, cook, and eat some more! We create & photograph vegetarian recipes from our home in Chicago, while our shiba pups eat the kale stems that fall on the kitchen floor.Soft and chewy, these almond butter cookies made from homemade almond butter. A treat for those with peanut allergies, and so good, everyone will love them!

I have a jar of homemadenatural almond butter in my fridge from a few weeks back, so I just HAD to make a batch of my favorite cookies with it. I absolutely LOVE these cookies, and this is a great recipe to start out with when baking with almond butter.

The cookies have a slightly different texture to what you may be used to in peanut butter cookies. Less crisp, chewy and dense, and not overly sweet. They make a lovely change!

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I change them up all the time to suit whatever I have going on. If I’m getting fancy, I melt dark chocolate chips, dip the cookies in and then sprinkle with sea salt. YUM!

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