Almond Butter Chocolate Cookies offer a unique twist on traditional chocolate cookies by incorporating almond butter. Almond butter adds a distinct nutty flavor and a creamy texture. The combination of cocoa and white chocolate chips with the almond butter’s nuttiness creates a harmonious blend of flavors.
Almond butter is a rich source of monounsaturated fats, which are considered heart-healthy fats. In addition, almond butter provides essential nutrients such as vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium. Incorporating almond butter into cookies offers a more nutrient-dense option compared to regular cookies. It’s a great option for those looking to incorporate healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients into their meals and snacks.
This Almond Butter Chocolate Cookies recipe is one of the easiest desserts to throw together! All of the ingredients are simply mixed together in one bowl and there’s no dough chilling required before baking the cookies.
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Almond Butter Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy almond butter
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cup whole wheat flour (I like to use heritage whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup mini white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, honey, vanilla, and egg. Next, add the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, white chocolate chips, and salt and mix until combined.
- Use a spoon to scoop medium size balls (about one inch in diameter) and roll them in your hands. Use your hand to flatten and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use two baking sheets if needed.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for about five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.