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Chewy Almond Meal Cookies.

Oct 6, 2014 · Modified: Aug 1, 2017 by Kelly Roenicke · 39 Comments

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Delicious and chewy almond cookies are an easy and tasty recipe for fall!

Chewy almond meal cookies are gluten free, vegan, and so tasty!

almond meal cookies

How was your weekend? It was such a gorgeous weekend here…we had a bit of rain, but then lots and lots of sun. It’s starting to look really pretty out there with the leaves changing colors. I wish that fall was longer…it would be nice to be able to enjoy it for about four months and then have just two months of winter. I wonder how we can make that happen? ;)

Today I’ll be sharing my first sweet recipe of this 31 day series. These almond meal cookies are a big hit with my two boys. They are chewy and flavorful and delicious.  I love the texture and nuttiness that you get when you bake with almond meal. I get ours from Trader Joe’s, but there are other brands available if you don’t happen to have a Trader Joe’s near you.

These chewy almond meal cookies are:

  • nutty and flavorful
  • perfect for an after school snack
  • gluten free and vegan
Chewy and flavorful almond meal cookies. A great cookie for snacking! #glutenfree #vegan
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Chewy Almond Meal Cookies.

Chewy and delicious almond meal cookies are gluten free and vegan.
Course Desserts
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 105 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond meal
  • ½ cup vegan buttery spread melted
  • 2 Tablespoons flax seed meal
  • 6 Tablespoons water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup gluten free flour blend
  • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

Instructions

  1. Make the flax seed egg replacers: in a small bowl, mix the flax meal and the water and set aside. In a few minutes it will become a gel.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the almond meal, gluten free flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Add the melted buttery spread, applesauce, flax seed egg replacers, and vanilla extract.
  4. Put the bowl of dough in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Drop the dough onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Do not overbake, you want them to be chewy.
Nutrition Facts
Chewy Almond Meal Cookies.
Amount per Serving
Calories
105
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
77
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
4
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
180
IU
4
%
Calcium
 
23
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

chewy almond meal cookies

We love these chewy almond meal cookies and I make them or some variation of them quite often. Luckily I keep a good supply of almond meal on hand at all times for emergency cookie making. ;)

What cookie recipes do you come back to again and again?

This post is part of my series: 31 Days of Gluten, Dairy, and Egg Free Soups, Salads, Sides & Sweets.

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Filed Under: 31 days, Dairy Free, Desserts, food, Gluten Free, Holiday Cookies, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan Tagged With: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, Garlic Free, Gluten Free, Legume Free, Mustard Free, Nightshade Free, Onion Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free

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Kelly Roenicke
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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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  1. Vanessa

    October 25, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Thanks fo rsharing! Does it keep long?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      November 23, 2021 at 9:48 pm

      Store in an airtight container, they should stay fresh for about 5 days.

      Reply
  2. Suzanne

    October 25, 2021 at 3:22 pm

    This looks so good! Is it good with other mix ins?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      November 23, 2021 at 9:48 pm

      You can add other seeds, chocolate, nuts, candies if you like!

      Reply
  3. Alexa

    June 20, 2021 at 7:35 am

    Is it possible replace it with coconut oil instead?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      July 15, 2021 at 8:42 pm

      You can try that – they may have a slightly different texture, but should be okay.

      Reply
  4. Lesley kingdon

    March 19, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    What can I use in place of Apple sauce?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      March 28, 2020 at 9:35 pm

      Try pear sauce, mashed banana, or a flax egg.

      Reply
  5. Bizee b

    July 19, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    5 stars
    My friend s grandson is allergic to dairy, eggs, soy and wheat. I feel bad for him and don’t want him to feel left out. I made regular chocolate chip cookies for his brother and sister and made these, with the addition of dairy and soy free chocolate chips. I just ground up whole almonds in my coffee grinder for the almond meal. Last time we had them over I made him your vegan and gluten free skillet brownie which he absolutely loved while we had regular brownies. He thinks it’s great that he gets the same thing we have but it’s special for him. Thank you for your great recipes. I passed along your website to his grandmother too

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      July 24, 2017 at 11:46 am

      So glad you found some recipes that he loved! Thanks for letting me know! :)

      Reply
  6. Megha

    July 21, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    Great recipe. Is there a substitute for applesauce?

    Thanks,
    Megha

    Reply
    • Kelly

      July 28, 2016 at 10:50 am

      Banana would work!

      Reply
  7. janae

    May 12, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    I’d love to make these using all the leftover almond meal I have after I make almond milk. I’m wondering if you’ve ever used their own. Would I need to dehydrate the almond meal first? I usually just freeze it moist after I squeeze the milk out. Or adjust the liquid somehow? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      May 21, 2015 at 8:21 pm

      Maybe just see if you need less liquid? I have not tried it with fresh almond meal but I love that idea!

      Reply
  8. Shannon

    January 28, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    Im making these right now! I added a quarter cup of chopped apricots & cranberries to mine, they are sitting in the fridge now. I cannot wait to put these in the oven! Thank you for the wonderful, healthy recipe!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 01, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      Awesome! How did they turn out for you? THose additions sound great!

      Reply
  9. Thalia @ butter and brioche

    October 19, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    I love baking with almond meal, it always makes everything so flavoursome, moist and delicious. These cookies are definitely a recipe I have saved to recreate.. thanks for the recipe Kelly!

    Reply
  10. athleticavocado

    October 13, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    yum! never tried almond meal, is it like almond flour?

    Reply
  11. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    October 07, 2014 at 5:15 am

    Kelly, this is pinned to be made- looks absolutely delicious and perfectly healthy for breakfast. Right? Right.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 12, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Definitely an acceptable breakfast! :)

      Reply
  12. madparmors

    October 06, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Almond meal…I just ordered some blanched almond flour. Is that different? I can use eggs, butter, and milk if I want, right? Do you know what is in the gluten free flour blend? I’m not sure I can have that. If there is rice flour in it, I can’t have it. These sound so yummy…

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 12, 2014 at 10:28 am

      There is usually rice flour in gluten free flour blends. But you could just substitute more almond meal, and they would still turn out, but they might be a little bit flatter. Blanched almond flour is similar to almond meal, I think that blanched almond flour and almond meal are similar, but the flour is more finely ground. I got the almond meal from Trader Joe’s, and it does have a texture to it, it’s almonse a little coarse.

      Reply
      • Megha

        July 21, 2016 at 2:44 pm

        Hi Kelly,

        ¼ cup gluten free flour blend is 1/4 cup rice flour?

        Thanks,
        Megha

        Reply
        • Kelly

          July 28, 2016 at 10:49 am

          Hi there! Gluten free flour is usually a blend of flours, like Bob’s Red Mill GF Flour, or King Arthur brand. You could try gf oat flour, that may work. I have not tried straight rice flour.

          Reply
  13. Amy

    October 06, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Omg! So, so, so beautiful pictures… and i can bet that thouse cookies are super duper tasty! I’ve saved the recipe. Definitely going to prepare them… and thx for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 06, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      Thank you, Amy! :)

      Reply
  14. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    October 06, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    I’ve actually never baked with almond meal. You’ve inspired me to try it! I bet it gives the cookie a delicious nutty flavor. This look delicious!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 06, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      Thanks, Natalie! You should try it, I love it.

      Reply
  15. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    October 06, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    These cookies look so chewy and delicious, Kelly! I’ve never baked with almond meal before, so now I’m intrigued. Sounds like it makes some amazing cookies!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 06, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      Try it, Gayle! I love it.

      Reply
  16. Julia

    October 06, 2014 at 10:29 am

    Glad you had a lovely weekend, dear!! My weekend was lots o’ fun! Went to a wine walk with friends, went mountain biking and watched football. All good things! These cookies?! oommyyyyyygerd…I’m so impressed by your healthy dessert skillz…I must try these ASAP! Apple SAUCE!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 06, 2014 at 3:45 pm

      Thanks, Julia! Wine walk? Biking? Sounds like fun!

      Reply
  17. Almost Getting It Together

    October 06, 2014 at 10:20 am

    Just pinned these… love how there is NO added sugar! Can’t wait to try :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 06, 2014 at 3:46 pm

      Oh no, you found a typo! I have corrected it. There is sugar, but you can use coconut sugar, which is a bit healthier. Sorry for my error! :(

      Reply
  18. Strength and Sunshine

    October 06, 2014 at 8:22 am

    I still have not tried baking with almond flour!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 06, 2014 at 3:51 pm

      Try it, it’s great!

      Reply
  19. Sarah@wholeandheavenlyoven

    October 06, 2014 at 7:52 am

    My mom is going to LOVE these cookies—I can’t wait to make a batch for her. They look awesome! Pinned. :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 06, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      They are pretty tasty, Sarah! Hope she loves them! Thanks for pinning!

      Reply

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