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Freshly baked almond flour chocolate chip cookies resting on crinkled brown parchment paper atop a metal baking sheet.

The Ultimate Chewy Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bake the ultimate Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies featuring crispy golden-brown edges, soft cracked centers, and melting dark chocolate chunks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 215

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups blanched almond flour 224g, finely ground
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 100g, tightly packed
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda 3g
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt 1.5g
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter 57g, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg 50g, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract 15ml
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks 170g, reserve a few for topping
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt For finishing

Equipment

  • 1 Metal Baking Sheet Essential for proper heat distribution and golden-brown edges.
  • 1 Cookie Scoop 1.5 tablespoon size for uniform cookies.

Method
 

Dough Preparation & Baking
  1. In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together the melted butter, dark brown sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth. Add the room-temperature egg and whisk for another 30 seconds until fully incorporated.
  2. Sprinkle the blanched almond flour, baking soda, and fine salt over the wet ingredients. Use a silicone spatula to gently fold the mixture until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough forms.
  3. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chunks, reserving a few for the tops. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a heavy-duty metal baking sheet with crinkled brown parchment paper. Scoop 1.5 tablespoon-sized mounds of dough, roll into balls, and place them two inches apart on the sheet. Press reserved chocolate chunks into the tops.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until you see golden-brown baked edges and a soft cracked surface in the center. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt while hot. Let the cookies rest on the metal baking sheet for exactly 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Weigh Your Flour: Always use a digital scale to measure exactly 224g of almond flour to avoid a dry texture.
Chilling is Mandatory: Do not skip the 30-minute chill time; it is crucial for preventing the almond flour dough from spreading too thin.