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These <\/em>Vegan Almond Butter Cookies<\/em><\/strong> are an easy, one-bowl treat made with 4 wholesome ingredients. They’re soft and chewy on the inside and perfectly salty and sweet throughout! Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Oil-Free.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These soft and tender Almond Butter Cookies<\/strong> are easy to make in one bowl using 4 wholesome pantry-staple ingredients. They’re healthier than the average cookie, but you’d never know it! Incredibly soft and chewy with the best sweet and nutty flavors, I know you won’t be able to stop after just one.<\/p>\n\n\n

Table of Contents<\/span><\/summary>
All About These Healthy 4-Ingredient Cookies<\/a><\/li>
Ingredients for Almond Butter Cookies<\/a><\/li>
How to Make Almond Butter Cookies<\/a><\/li>
Serving Suggestions<\/a><\/li>
How to Store Leftover Almond Butter Cookies<\/a><\/li>
Substitutions and Variations<\/a><\/li>
Recipe FAQs<\/a><\/li>
Almond Butter Cookies Recipe<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/details>\n\n\n
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All About These Healthy 4-Ingredient Cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf I had it my way, I would eat cookies every day. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Vegan Linzer Cookie<\/a> or a Brown Butter Maple Cookie<\/a>, I’ll take ‘em all! They’re my favorite treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes I’m craving a “butter & sugar” kind of cookie, and sometimes I want something a little more wholesome…enter these Healthy Almond Butter Cookies<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I love that these cookies are made with healthier ingredients than most cookie recipes but still have the best sweet and salty flavors, crisp edges, and gooey centers. Even better, they’re easy to make in one bowl using only oat flour, almond butter, and maple syrup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like me, you can feel good about eating one or ten of these naturally gluten-free and oil-free cookies. They’re the perfect fix whenever you want a wholesome sweet treat.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Ingredients for Almond Butter Cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To keep this almond butter cookie recipe simple, make them with only the required 4 healthy ingredients<\/strong> listed below. There are a few more pantry-staple ingredients listed in the recipe card to help round out the flavors and textures, but they’re all optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Almond Butter<\/strong>: the nutty, creamy star of the recipe. Opt for natural, unsalted, creamy almond butter if it’s available to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Maple Syrup<\/strong>: use pure, grade A maple syrup to subtly sweeten the cookies. You can also use agave nectar here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Oat Flour<\/strong>: I recommend making these cookies with store-made oat flour because it’s more finely milled than homemade oat flour made in a blender. A finer milled flour yields delicate, soft, and chewy cookies every time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Baking Powder: <\/strong>this leavening agent helps the cookies to puff up and spread more in the oven, so you get deliciously crisp edges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to Make Almond Butter Cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Whisk<\/strong> the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Mix<\/strong> in the oat flour, baking powder, and salt with a spatula until you’re left with a thick cookie dough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Divide<\/strong> the cookie dough into 12 equal portions and roll<\/strong> each piece into a smooth ball. Place<\/strong> the balls on a prepared baking sheet, then gently press <\/strong>down on each one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bake<\/strong> the cookies until they have spread slightly and are golden brown on the bottom. Set<\/strong> aside to cool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Serve<\/strong> the cookies right away or store<\/strong> them for later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
Caitlin’s Cooking Tips<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Don’t overmix the cookie dough<\/strong>: Skip the electric mixer and fold the wet and dry ingredients together by hand using a silicone spatula. When all of the flour is absorbed and the dough looks thick and moist, stop stirring! Overworking the dough will lead to dry or crumbly cookies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Open up a fresh jar of almond butter<\/strong>: You want that runny almond butter right at the top of the jar. It’s much creamier and easier to combine with the other ingredients. The stiff almond butter at the bottom of the jar is better off in overnight oats<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Get the texture just right<\/strong>: If you prefer soft and chewy almond butter cookies, stick to baking them for 9 to 10 minutes. Or, if you like the edges of your cookies even crispier, bake them for 12 to 14 minutes instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Serving Suggestions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This part is easy—there’s never<\/em> a bad time for a healthy almond butter cookie. Perfect as a late-night sweet treat, an afternoon pick-me-up, or even a substitute for your almond butter toast in the morning, the simple ingredients and salty-sweet flavors make them a great go-to treat whenever you need one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re looking for more healthy vegan cookie recipes, you’ll also love these Healthy Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>, these Ginger Molasses Cookies<\/a>, and these Wholesome Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Cookies<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Store Leftover Almond Butter Cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Because these cookies aren’t made with any butter or oil, they tend to dry out a little faster and are best enjoyed the same day they’re baked. If you end up with extras, I recommend storing them in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 3 days to enjoy their gooey texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to prepare the cookie dough ahead of time, follow the recipe up to step 4 and place the baking sheet with the cookie dough balls in the freezer. Once they’re frozen solid, transfer the cookie dough balls to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bake the cookies while they’re still frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Substitutions and Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nut Butter Substitute<\/strong>: The almond butter can easily be replaced with another creamy nut or seed butter, like peanut butter, cashew butter, tahini, or sunflower seed butter (for a nut-free option). Keep in mind that the final flavor of the cookies will be different.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Gluten-Free Flour Substitute<\/strong>: An equal amount of a 1:1 gluten-free flour mix can be substituted for the oat flour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Stuffed Cookie Option<\/strong>: Just like my Chocolate Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>, you can stuff each cookie dough ball with a square of dark chocolate before baking. Just know that they may take slightly longer to bake, around 10 to 12 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Optional Sugar Coating<\/strong>: Help these cookies glisten by rolling the cookie dough balls in some cane sugar or turbinado sugar before baking. The sugar coating will sweeten the cookies and make them that much more eye-catching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Optional Cookie Mix-Ins<\/strong>: Craving almond butter chocolate chip cookies instead? Fold up to 1\/4 cup of vegan chocolate chips into the batter! You could also use chopped blanched almonds, shredded coconut, or pretzel pieces as mix-ins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Recipe FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is almond butter healthier than peanut butter?<\/strong><\/strong> According to this almond butter vs. peanut butter comparison<\/a> by Healthline, the health benefits of both nut butters are pretty on par with each other. Peanut butter has a little more protein than almond butter, while almond butter has slightly more fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.<\/p> <\/div>
Do I have to chill the cookie dough?<\/strong><\/strong>
No, chilling the cookie dough isn’t necessary for this recipe; however, if the dough feels too wet or sticky, you can pop it in the fridge for about 30 minutes or in the freezer for 10 minutes before rolling the balls.<\/p> <\/div>
Can I make the cookie dough ahead of time?<\/strong><\/strong>
Yes, the cookie dough can be prepared as normal and kept covered in the fridge overnight.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Enjoy! If you make this recipe and decide to share it on<\/em> Facebook<\/em><\/a> or<\/em> Instagram<\/em><\/a>, don’t forget to tag me<\/em> @FromMyBowl<\/em><\/a> + #FromMyBowl! I would also love it if you could leave a comment below with a recipe rating! Thank you for the support 😊<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n
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