Need a little something sweet but want to skip the sugar? These almond butter cookies are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make option! They’re crispy on the outside, and chewy on the inside — just like a good cookie should be. These are based on my flourless peanut butter cookies, but use almond butter instead of peanut butter. Like my flourless chocolate cookies, almond butter waffles, and flourless chocolate cake, these almond butter cookies are made with no flour! That means they are naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients & Substitutions
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for these easy almond butter cookies, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Almond Butter – Use a sugar-free and creamy almond butter made with just nuts. Other natural nut butters, such as cashew butter, also work well here.Eggs – Use whole, large eggs at room temperature.Sweetener – If you aren’t worried about your sugar intake, you could use regular granulated sugar. But since Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend tastes and acts exactly like sugar does in these almond butter cookies, there’s practically no reason not to use it. (We could all use a little less sugar, right?!) If you need to use a different sugar substitute, see my sweeteners conversion chart for exact substitute amounts.Vanilla Extract – Use a high quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.Sea Salt – Balances the sweetness.
How To Make Almond Butter Cookies
This section shows how to make cookies with almond butter, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Storage Instructions
Store: Cool cookies completely and store in an airtight container or zip lock bag for up to a week.Freeze: Place cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, thaw at room temperature or pop them in the microwave for a few seconds.
More Healthy Cookie Recipes
Reducing your sugar intake doesn’t mean you have to skip dessert! If you liked this healthier cookie recipe, you may like some of my others: To prevent the dough from sticking to the fork, dip the fork in a cup with cold water after flattening each cookie and then wipe with a paper towel. Include 1/4 cup (or more) of sugar-free dark chocolate chips in the cookie dough. Share your recipe picture by tagging @wholesomeyum and hashtag it #wholesomeyum on Instagram, or in our Facebook support group, too – I’d love to see it!
