Edible Almond Flour Cookie Dough recipe is healthy, gluten-free, vegan, raw, low-carb, protein-rich, and studded with chocolate chips! No heat-treating flour- Just mix and enjoy!
Looking for more delicious almond flour cookies? Try my almond flour shortbread cookies or the almond flour peanut butter cookies next!
A Quick Look at the Recipe
✅ Recipe Name: Almond Flour Cookie Dough Recipe
🕒 Ready In: ~5 minutes
👪 Serves: 12 Servings
🧑🍳 Main Ingredients: Almond flour, milk, coconut oil, almond or peanut butter, brown sugar, dark chocolate
📖 Dietary Info: High protein, healthy, vegan, gluten-free, low-carb
📌 Difficulty: Quick, easy, no-cooking and no-baking
Why you’ll love this almond flour cookie dough?
Whenever I made cookies for my kids, they couldn’t resist sneaking a bite of cookie dough — it brings out the kid in all of us! The problem? Traditional cookie dough isn’t safe to eat raw, thanks to uncooked flour and eggs… and let’s be honest, you can’t eat it straight from the bowl.
That’s why I created a healthier version using almond flour. No heat-treating needed, because it’s just ground almonds — completely safe to eat. The result? Soft, fudgy cookie dough with just the right crunch from chocolate chips, totally satisfying and spoon-licking good! Vegan, gluten-free, low-carb, protein-packed, and made with wholesome ingredients, it’s perfect to keep in the fridge for late-night sweet cravings.
- maria doss
Tips for Succes
- Use dark brown sugar for a rich molasses flavor and extra caramel notes.
- Not a fan of coconut oil? Melted butter works just as well.
- For the best texture, use mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate—Ghirardelli is a great choice.
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- A Quick Look at the Recipe
- Why you’ll love this almond flour cookie dough?
- Tips for Succes
- Ingredients you'll need
- More Health-ish No-Bake Sweet Treats
- Almond Flour Cookie Dough
- How to make?
- How long does almond flour cookie dough last in the fridge?
- Substitutions & Variations
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookie Recipes
Ingredients you'll need
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Almond Flour – Use super-fine variety, not almond meal. The finer grind ensures a smooth, soft cookie dough texture that mimics traditional raw cookie dough made with all-purpose flour.
- Almond Butter – It helps bring everything together, adds healthy fats and a nutrition boost with added protein and fiber. Peanut butter makes a great substitute.
- Coconut Oil – Coconut oil is a great dairy-free alternative to butter and adds a subtle coconut aroma that pairs beautifully with almonds. It also helps to keep the dough vegan.
- Brown Sugar – Dark brown sugar adds a deeper, richer molasses flavor and gives it a more authentic chocolate chip cookie taste.
- Milk – Use regular milk or plant based milk to keep it vegan and dairy-free.
- Chocolate – Mini chocolate chips are perfect for even distribution in every bite, but you can also use finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate bar or regular chips. Use vegan chocolate chips to keep it vegan.
More Health-ish No-Bake Sweet Treats
Almond Flour Cookie Dough
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour super fine
- ¼ cup milk (regular or plant-based)
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (or use melted butter)
- 2 tablespoon almond or peanut butter butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons mini semi sweet chocolate chips (or finely chopped dark chocolate) (use vegan, if needed)
Instructions
- Make dough. Add all ingredients, except chocolate chips, into a medium bowl. Beat with an electric beater until evenly combined, for about one minute. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- To store in a container. Transfer the prepared dough into a sealed container and refrigearte for at least 2 hours. This helps it firm up and allows the flavors to meld together for an even more delicious, satisfying bite!
- Finish and chill. Transfer the prepared dough to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This firms it up and lets the flavors meld.
- Make cookie dough bites (as shown in the pictures). Shape the the dough into an 8 to 9 inch log, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Then slice it into thick rounds and store them in the fridge for a quick, guilt-free treat anytime.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
How to make?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
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How long does almond flour cookie dough last in the fridge?
It will stay fresh in the fridge for at least one week when stored properly. Here are a few fun and practical ways to store it:
Scoop & Store: Simply scoop the almond flour dough into an airtight container and refrigerate. Enjoy by the spoonful whenever a sweet craving strikes!
Sliceable Dough Log: Roll the dough into an 8-inch log, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Once firm, slice into thick discs for a quick, portion-controlled sweet treat.
Cookie Dough Bites: Roll about 2 tablespoons of dough into balls, chill on a plate until firm, then transfer to a sealed container. These make great grab-and-go bites!
👉 We’ve got a huge collection of almond flour desserts you’re going to love — from decadent almond flour chocolate cake to soft, fudgy almond flour brownies.
Substitutions & Variations
- Make it vegan - Use almond or oat milk and vegan chocolate chips, as in vegan vanilla mug cake.
- Healthier - You can swap the brown sugar for 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, though I personally prefer the flavor of brown sugar.
- Peanut butter - Use peanut butter instead of almond butter.
- Snickerdoodle - Mix cinnamon into the gluten free cookie dough and also sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
- Birthday cake - Skip chocolate chips and use colorful sprinkles for a festive touch.
- M&M - Stir in chopped M&M candies instead.
- Red velvet: Add a dash of cocoa powder and red food coloring.
- Add more protein: Mix in some vanilla protein powder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Almond flour is safe to eat raw. Unlike regular wheat flour, which can carry harmful bacteria and must be heat-treated, almond flour is simply ground blanched almonds, so it’s naturally safe to eat without cooking.
Almond flour is just finely ground almonds, which are naturally soft and slightly oily. Unlike wheat flour, it has no gluten, so it won’t form a chewy or dense texture — that’s why almond flour cookie dough stays soft and fudgy. The natural oils in the almonds add richness and creaminess, and chilling it in the fridge helps it firm up. This creates a perfectly fudgy, scoopable texture that’s ideal for eating straight from the bowl.
Almond flour naturally contains oils, which can sometimes make the dough feel oily—especially if your recipe includes extra fat like coconut oil or nut butter. Overmixing can release even more oil. The fix? Stick to the recommended amount of coconut oil and chill the dough for 15–20 minutes. This helps the oils redistribute, giving you a firmer, perfectly fudgy, and less greasy texture.
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