Almond Butter Cookies

These almond butter cookies have crumbly edges, tender middles, and a sweet, nutty flavor. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt takes them over the top!

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This almond butter cookies recipe was a happy accident. The first time I made it, I had one of my I-need-a-cookie-and-I-need-it-now cravings, and I headed to the kitchen to see what I could do about it. I found all the ingredients to my peanut butter cookie recipe – sugar, flour, baking powder, you know the drill. All the ingredients, that is, except for one: peanut butter! Would almond butter work in its place?

YES! As soon as I tried these cookies, I wondered, “Why haven’t I been making almond butter cookies all along?” They have crumbly edges, thick, tender middles, and a sweet and nutty flavor. If you’re looking for a last-minute holiday cookie recipe, I think this one would be perfect. It’s quick and easy to make (no chilling required!), and the cookies are absolutely delicious. But if you don’t get to them today, don’t worry. These almond butter cookies are a yummy anytime treat.

Almond Butter Cookies Recipe Ingredients

Ready to bake? Here’s what you’ll need:

• Almond butter, of course! It fills the cookies with rich, nutty flavor. Be sure to use creamy – not crunchy – almond butter for this recipe.
• Ground flaxseed and water – They replace an egg, helping the cookie dough bind. As a result, these almond butter cookies are totally vegan!
• All-purpose flour – Make sure to spoon and level the flour for this recipe. This method yields a lighter cup of flour than one that’s scooped straight from the bag or jar. These cookies have a stiff dough, so a precise flour measurement is crucial. If your cups of flour are too heavy, the dough will be dry and difficult to work with.
• Baking powder and baking soda – They help the cookies rise.
• Coconut oil – For richness! Make sure your coconut oil is soft, but not melted, for this recipe.
• Granulated sugar and brown sugar – They make the cookies lightly sweet.
• Vanilla extract – It gives the almond butter cookies warm depth of flavor.
• And sea salt – I add fine sea salt to the dough and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top. They make the cookies’ sweet, nutty flavor pop!

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

How to Make Almond Butter Cookies

This almond butter cookies recipe is super easy to make! Here’s how it goes:

First, make the flax egg. In a small bowl, stir together the flaxseed and water, and set the mixture aside for 5 minutes to thicken.

Meanwhile, combine the wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl and the wet ingredients in a large one. Stir the flaxseed mixture into the bowl of wet ingredients.