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These almond butter cookies are one of the easiest healthy desserts I’ve made. They’re inspired by my flourless peanut butter cookies, but with almond butter, because so many of you asked me about that. Here’s why I thought they deserved their own post:
- Crispy edges, chewy middles – Just like a good cookie should be. They crisp up on the outside but stay soft and chewy in the center.
- Neutral almond flavor – Unlike peanut butter cookies that have a strong peanut butter flavor, almond butter is a lot more neutral and versatile.
- Only 3 simple ingredients – All you need is almond butter, eggs, and natural sweetener. I do have a couple optional extras and a swap if you want to play around with the flavor.
- No flour or sugar – Like my flourless chocolate cookies, almond butter waffles, and flourless chocolate cake, these are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low carb. They make a healthy treat that still feels like dessert.
If you’re cutting back on sugar or just want something quick and better for you than most treats this time of year, these almond butter cookies check all the boxes. Make them with me!
“Just made these almond butter cookies. They are delicious! My husband Ioves them. He also loves the peanut butter cookies. Will definitely make these again.”
-Holly
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my almond butter cookies recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Almond Butter – I always go for a creamy, natural almond butter with no added sugar. You can also make this recipe with other nut butters, or even sunflower seed butter (unsweetened like this) for a nut-free version.
- Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – I highly recommend this sweetener here because it makes the cookies chewy, prevents htem from drying out, dissolves easily, and doesn’t crystallize like many sugar substitutes do. But if you’re not watching sugar, regular granulated sugar will work. Want a hint of brown sugar flavor? Swap a couple tablespoons for Besti Brown — I love the subtle caramel note it adds.
- Eggs – The magic ingredient that combines with the nut butter to make cookie dough! If you need an alternative, flax eggs should work, but the texture of your almond butter cookies will be different.
- Vanilla Extract (for flavor) & Sea Salt (for balance)
How To Make Almond Butter Cookies
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Mix. Grab a large mixing bowl and stir together the almond butter, eggs, Besti, vanilla, and salt. The dough will look like a thicker, glossier nut butter. I usually mix by hand, but you can use a hand mixer, stand mixer, or food processor to make it easier.
- Scoop. Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten. Press each dough ball down with a fork, then in the opposite direction, to make that classic criss-cross pattern. To prevent sticking, I dip the fork in cold water between cookies.
- Bake. Pop the almond butter cookies into the oven on the center rack, and bake until just lightly golden. Let them cool before enjoying.
My Recipe Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients. If you forget to take your eggs out of the fridge, pop them in a bowl of warm water to come to room temp quickly.
- Stir your almond butter in the jar. Natural nut butters especially tend to separate, and your cookies won’t turn out right if you include only super oily or super dry parts of the jar.
- Be careful not to overbake. You want set edges with slightly under-done centers. If you wait for them to fully set in the oven, they’ll turn out dry.
- These almond butter cookies are very soft and fragile when they first come out of the oven. They get much firmer as they cool, so let them do that before moving them.
- Take them up a notch: You can stir in 1/4 cup of sugar-free dark chocolate chips (or more if you’re a chocolate lover like me), or chopped almonds for some crunch.
Almond Butter Cookies (3 Ingredients)
My almond butter cookies bake up soft, nutty, and chewy, using just 3 ingredients. An easy, healthier treat with no flour or refined sugar!
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Instructions
Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together, until well combined.
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Using a medium cookie scoop, place 12 balls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten the dough using a fork into a criss-cross pattern. To prevent sticking, dip the fork in a cup with cold water between the cookies and then wipe with a paper towel.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden. Cool the cookies completely before removing them from the cookie sheet. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
LAST STEP: Leave a rating to help other readers, or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 cookie
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you nail the texture and make the process easier.
- Storage: These almond butter cookies keep well at room temperature for up to a week, or in the fridge for even longer.
- Freeze: Pop them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter before enjoying.
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Almond Butter Cookies
16 Comments
Margaret
1This is a deliciously wonderful cookie recipe that I and my family love. I will make it often.
Karen
0Could cookie butter be substituted for the almond butter?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Karen, I’ve only made these with nut butter. Let me know how it goes if you try cookie butter.
Christy
0Could I use honey for the sweetener? How much? Would they be too soft with more moisture?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Christy, I’m not sure for this recipe, but my healthy peanut butter cookies do work using honey instead of maple syrup.
Holly
0Just made these almond butter cookies. They are delicious!!!! My husband Ioves them. He also loves the peanut butter cookies. Will definitely make these again
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I’m so glad you and your husband liked these, Holly! Enjoy! I have a healthy peanut butter cookie recipe coming this month. 🙂
Bonnie
0Can we make this recipe with peanut butter instead of almond butter.Will it turn out the same way?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Bonnie, Yes, I recommend using my peanut butter cookie recipe for that.
Olivia
0I made this recipe with all the original ingredients, except I subbed the allulose& monk fruit blend with granulated stevia because that’s all I had and I chose a crunchy almond butter. I made the dough ahead of time and refrigerated it overnight. I made the first batch of 15 small/medium size cookies, about 1 inch 1/2, and I froze the rest of the dough. I thawed the same dough on the counter and made another batch of 7 1in1/2 cookies. This time I added a dash of almond extract to enhance the almondy flavor! I have to say this is the easiest cookie recipe I have made and the most satisfactory! I have been eating them so quickly and raving about them to everyone!
Michelle W
0Can I use peanut butter instead of almond butter?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Michelle, Yes, you can. They would be peanut butter cookies.
manar
0Dear Maya,
I made your almond cookies recipe. I respected everything, except I changed the shape and I added walnuts on top of each cookie. By the way, I used Lakanto sweetener. The result was very impressive ?
The cookies were so delicious and healthy! Thank you so much Maya ? ? please see attached the picture of the cookies I made ?
Sheila G
0I’ve made these with almond butter and sunflower seed butter and they were both delicious. Thank you!
Jessica
0Only 3 ingredients made these cookies a total surprise! I didn’t realize it would be so easy to make these… and they were great. Thank you!
Journa Liz Ramirez
0My family loves these almond butter cookies! It’s so tasty and chewy. Thanks, Maya, for this recipe.