Looking for an easy and indulgent treat to make with kids? Then try these 3 ingredient almond flour chocolate cookies with no eggs, no refined sugar. It is also gluten free, no butter added and oilfree recipe. Perfect afterschool treat or to pack in a snack box.
These eggless almond flour cookies is a super simple recipe that kids can make with minimal assistance from adults. It is a healthy and interesting way for kids to have a break from screen time and keep them engaged.
My kids and I always plan a list of treats to try out during school holidays. Over time, my preteen daughter developed an interest in cooking and comes up with so many creative ideas. Check out other easy and healthy recipes on the blog to make with kids – frozen banana pops, chocolate fruit nut clusters, vegatable pasta salad, coconut superseed stuffed dates.
During the last school holidays, we experimented many different flavours of almond flour cookies. Even though many batches didn’t turn out as expected, we three of us really enjoyed the bonding time. More successful almond flour recipes will be coming to the blog soon.
Serve these crunchy almond flour sugar free cookies for kids with a glass of milk or pack them in their snackbox. These gulit free treats are not only suitable for kids, but also for adults following gluten free diets or those looking for refined sugar free treats.
Cooking with kids can be enjoyable, but their safety should be prioritised. Only allow older kids to handle oven with appropriate mitts if you believe they are capable and keep younger ones at a safe distance while it’s in use. Always supervise kids while they are using the oven. For more details, check out the recipe and safety disclaimer.
Notes On Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.
- Flour: Almond flour is used here.
- Pantry Ingredients: Unsweetened cocoa powder and halved/split almonds (optional).
- Sweetener: I used maple syrup, but you can use any other natural sweetener. Check ‘variations and substitutions’ section for alternative options.
How To Make Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies?
(This is an overview with process photos, the full recipe is at the bottom in a recipe card)
Step 1: Preheat oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper/greaseproof paper.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except almonds.
Step 3: Mix well with a spatula until everything is well combined and comes together into a soft dough.
Step 4: Now transfer the dough onto a silicone mat.
Step 5: Cover it with baking sheet and gently roll with a rolling pin.
Step 6: Use your kid’s favourite cookie cutter and press straight down.
Step 7: Carefully lift each cookie with a spatula and place it on a lined baking sheet with a little space between them.
Step 8: Gather leftover dough and roll again. Shape with a cookie cutter and place them on a baking sheet.
Step 9: Place the baking sheet in pre heated oven and bake.
Step 10: Let cookies cool on the tray as they firm up while cooling.
Serve 3 ingredient almond chocolate cookies to your kid with a glass of saffron milk, masala milk or strawberry banana milkshake.
Substitutions and Variations
Sweetener: You can substitute maple syrup with other natural sweeteners such as honey, date syrup, date caramel or agave syrup.
Cocoa Powder: You can replace unsweetened cocoa powder with chopped dark chocolate. However, you may need to adjust the sweetener, as dark chocolate contains sugar. Also, remember it could change the texture of cookie as well.
Tips and Tricks
Baking time: Keep an eye on the oven as the cookies bake, as the baking time depends on your oven’s settings and the thickness of the cookies.
Parchment paper: Roll almond chocolate dough between parchment papers or a silicone mat to prevent it from sticking to the rolling pin and making the process messy for kids.
Cookie cutter: Either dip cookie cutter in the dough or apply oil all around it to prevent dough from sticking to it. Wipe and repeat the process between cutting out the shapes.
Spacing: Place cookies on a lined baking sheet with a little spacing between them. Too much spacing is not necessary, as almond cookies don’t spread much during baking.
Storage
Store cookies in an airtight jar at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Make sure cookies have cooled completely before storing, as trapped moisture causes condensation in the jar and makes cookies soggy.
FAQ
Do not worry if cookies are soft or fragile when hot, as they firm up while cooling. So it is essential to let cookies cool in a lined baking sheet for 5-10 minutes. Slightly underbaking also keeps them soft.
Yes, you can freeze cookies for about a month. Thaw before serving.
Yes, almond flour is naturally gluten free making these cookies suitable for people who follow gluten free diet.
Press cookie cutter straight down on dough but do not twist as twisting drags the dough sideways instead of cutting cleanly resulting in distorted or cracked edges.
3 Ingredient Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies (Eggless & OilFree)
Equipment
- 1 Silicone Spatula
- 2 Parchment Sheets
- 1 Cookie Cutter
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 1.5 cups (or) 180 gms almond flour
- ¼ cup (or) 25 gms cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 8 almonds (optional) split each into half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170 C (340 F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper/greaseproof paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups (or) 180 gms almond flour, ¼ cup (or) 25 gms cocoa powder and ⅓ cup maple syrup.1.5 cups (or) 180 gms almond flour, ¼ cup (or) 25 gms cocoa powder, ⅓ cup maple syrup
- Mix well with a spatula until everything is well combined and comes together into a soft dough.
- Now transfer the dough onto a silicone mat.
- Cover it with baking sheet and gently roll with a rolling pin.
- Use your kid's favourite cookie cutter to cut out shapes pressing it firmly into rolled dough. Repeat the process with remaining rolled dough.
- Carefully lift each cookie with a spatula and place it on a lined baking sheet with a little space between them.
- Gather leftover dough and roll again. Shape with a cookie cutter and place them on a baking sheet.
- Place each almond half in the centre of each cookie.8 almonds (optional)
- Place the baking sheet in pre heated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on the tray as they firm up while cooling.
- Serve delicious 3 ingredient almond chocolate cookies to your kid with smoothie or milkshake of their choice.
Notes
Nutrition
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