Ground Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

November 3, 2012 | 6 Comments

Ground Almond Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich

I have started making my own almond milk, in the last month. I drink an almond milk smoothie on weekday mornings with ground flax, ground almonds, vanilla extract, and frozen berries. It is so quick and easy to make, and since I cut out caffeine, it makes me feel great. It gives me the energy to start my day, besides the fact, it is delicious. Angela from Cottage Magpie‘s husband, Mr. Magpie shared his delicious recipe for almond milk with me about a month ago, and I have been making it ever since. I have four weeks of ground almonds in my freezer, and most days, I can hear them calling out to me, “bake with me, cook with me, put me in a smoothie”, so I happily oblige.

Ground Almond Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

These cookies are made with ground almonds, instead of traditional wheat flour.

Ground Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies on Tray

When I was younger, I used to love eating the occasional Chipwich. I have not had them in years, but still remember the best part of eating this treat, was when the cookie thawed a bit and became soft. As you took a bite, the cookie and ice cream melted together in your mouth. This cookie is like that. It is not a traditional chocolate chip cookie in the sense that there are no eggs and no wheat flour, but it is every bit as delicious. It tastes yummy without ice cream, but when you pair this cookie with ice cream, it is scrumptious.

Ground Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies on Plate

If you are going to make ice cream sandwiches with them, pop them in the freezer for about a half an hour so they are not as soft. Then place a generous scoop of your favorite flavor ice cream, in the middle of a turned over cookie, place another turned over cookie on top of the ice cream. Then press the cookies together gently, snugly sandwiching the ice cream. Enjoy them right away, or wrap your ice cream sandwiches tightly in plastic wrap and place in the freezer.

Ground Almond Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich

This recipe is inspired by Purely Twins, Almond Meal Chip Cookies. If you would like to make these cookies dairy free, chop up a  non dairy, extra dark chocolate bar, instead of semi sweet chocolate chips. I hope you enjoy these cookies with or without ice cream.

Ground Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Recipe type: Cookie,Dessert
Author: Jillian
Ingredients
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp ground flax seed
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup organic cane sugar
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Mix flax seed and water in small cup and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken(this is your egg replacer)
  3. Mix together in bowl freshly ground almonds or almond meal, water, ground flax seed, coconut oil, vanilla extract, cane sugar, sea salt, and mini semisweet chocolate chips
  4. Scoop spoonfuls of dough into your hand and form in balls, then flatten into discs
  5. Place an inch or two apart, as they will not spread that much
  6. Bake for 12-16 minutes until edges are golden
  7. Let cool completely on sheet tray, when they are cooled, they are less delicate
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6 Responses so far.

  1. Oh. My. Goodness. Those look SO GOOD. Mr. Magpie was just saying today how much he wanted some chocolate chip cookies! We may just have to make these TONIGHT. Except with hazelnuts because we are out of almonds at the moment. I’m sure they’ll still be good, though. Ooooh, I can’t wait!!!

    And thanks for mentioning us, by the way, that’s so sweet! I promise I’ll put the almond milk recipe up soon so that everyone can have it!

    ~Angela~

    • Jillian says:

      Hi Angela, Thank you for reading my blog and taking time to post a comment. I hope you make these cookies, they are really yummy! Yes, please put your almond milk recipe up on Cottage Magpie, and then I will link to it and tell about my adjustments to your recipe. Thank you again for stopping by.

  2. elizabeth says:

    Hi!!
    These are on the list to try, too.
    Do you find that it is more expensive to make your own almond milk? I keep wanting to try it, but Dan keeps saying the cost isn’t worth it… What are your thoughts?
    Hugs!
    e

    • Jillian says:

      Hi Ellie, I find it is less expensive, and healthier to make my own almond milk. I do not put all the extra stuff in it, because I am making it for my smoothies in the morning. It is super duper easy if you have a great blender, and a tea towel, and fine mesh sieve, to strain the almond milk through. I think you should give it a try. Let me know how you like it. I think it would be delicious with some dates blended into it. The dates would add a touch of sweetness, and also make it a little thicker, and creamier, and more like store bought. Start with one date and taste, then add more if needed. I would love to hear how you like it. As always, thank you for reading my blog and taking the time to post a comment.

  3. kourtney says:

    These look amazing. Wow. I can’t stop looking at all your posts–you make it all look so easy! Beautiful job!

    • Jillian says:

      Hi Kourtney, Thank you for your kind words. Hope you make these Ground Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies, and they become a favorite recipe in your home. Thank you for reading and taking the time to make a comment!

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