Last week when I fancied getting to the baking groove, I had cookies on my mind. When it comes to cookies, they have to be soft and chewy and full of flavour. With that said I love a classic flavour combination and the traditional chocolate chip cookie is always a winner in my book.
Cookies with a large glass of milk before bed was one of my favourite treats as a kid. These were always shop bought cookies. I baked with my mum a lot when I was younger, but we always made delicious cakes. Growing up I promised myself that one day I will produce the ultimate American cookie recipe and I think that maybe I have come true on that promise with these cookies.
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup ground almonds
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 tsp of baking powder
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
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Preheat the oven to 160 degrees.
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In a bowl beat together the egg, almond butter and honey until smooth. Mix in the ground almonds and baking powder until well combined then add in the chocolate chips.
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Take tablespoon portions of the cookie dough and place on a prepared non-stick baking tray. Leave a 2 cm gap between each cookie as the mixture will spread whilst baking.
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Bake for 8 minutes for a soft and chewy cookie.
I have made these cookies grain free by using ground almonds as a replacement for the flour. The ground almonds hold their own in creating a great cookie texture. These can be refined sugar free too if you omit the dark chocolate chips or replace them with cacao nibs.
If you try making these, remember to post a pic on Twitter or Facebook and tag me. I would love to see how your versions turned out!
What was your favourite treat when you were growing up?
Do you have a favourite cookie recipe?
They sound wonderful 🙂
I am never sure about honey in baking because it is liquid and it seems hard to replace crystallised sugar with liquid, so it is great you have managed it.
I was quite skeptical too, but it creates a lovely soft texture.
They look so yummy.
I love almond butter in cookies.
Thanks! 🙂
Oh wow these look SO good!! I too like fuss free recipes so this one is definitely one I’ll be trying!
Thanks Alex, glad I’m not the only who loves fuss free cooking 🙂
Mmm love the sound of these. I love the flavour of almonds.
I think my favourite cookies are very naughty ones from the Tesco bakery…the butterscotch ones, or the Rolo cookies! I do like a nice oat and raisin one too.
The naughty ones are equally as delicious. 🙂
Those cookies look amazing! My all-time favorite are short bread cookies. Yum!
Thanks for sharing the recipe! New follower 🙂
Hello Amber. Thanks for stopping by. I’m a sucker for shortbread too 🙂
this looks good! will have to try it out to overcome my baking phobia! x
You so should, cookies are a great place to start.
These look so good. My favourite treat as a child was an M&S iced bun with raspberry jam in the middle! x
Thanks Lily, those buns sound yum!
Oooooo yes please those look fab, I love a chewy cookie! One of my favourite treats was a slice of my mums homemade cherry bake well tart so good : )
Sounds gorgeous!
These look delicious Jemma, love the ingredients too!
Thanks Claire!