Name: 3-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup creamy almond butter (unsweetened or any nut butter; stir well before measuring for the best results); 1/2 cup sugar (Any combination of sugar and alternative sweeteners may be used.); 1/2 cup Stevia Baking Blend; 1 egg (lightly beaten; or egg replacer)

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Healthy 3-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies are flourless, dairy-free, and low-sugar. It's an easy recipe that's ready in 20 minutes. They're almost too good to be true!

3-ingredient almond butter cookies on a cream plate.

These delicious gluten-free cookies are a twist on our 3-ingredient peanut butter blossoms. The difference? There's no Hershey's Kiss crowning the top, and we used nut butter instead of peanut butter.

We also cut the amount of sugar by combining a Stevia sweetener and white sugar. Replace all the sugar to make it keto-friendly!

This is my go-to cookie for a quick, mindful treat after dinner. They're soft, yet don't crumble when you take a bite. And they're satisfying because they have a bit more protein.

To keep my diet in check, I store uncooked balls of dough in the freezer and make one or two in the oven (or air fryer) when cravings set it.

They're not to be confused with Almond Flour Cookies, which call for almond flour and other traditional baking ingredients, like baking powder. Also yummy!

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Ingredient Notes
Directions with Pictures
Air Fryer Instructions
Variations
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Ingredient Notes

You'll need just three simple ingredients to make this easy almond butter cookie recipe:

Ingredients in measuring cups to make almond butter cookies: almond butter, sugar and stevia blend, and an egg.

Creamy Almond Butter - We used an all-natural almond butter with no added sugar or oil. Any nut butter, sunflower butter, or peanut butter will work in this recipe.
- We used a Kirkland brand from Costco. We've also made it with Barney Butter (which I love but is stiff to stir.)
- Check the label for added ingredients. If sugar has been added, you can use less in this recipe.
- The texture will be very different with crunchy almond butter. I've never tried it.
Sugar - We used a combination of refined white sugar and an alternative sweetener to reduce the total amount of sugar. It's a compromise I've been using successfully in baked goods for years.
- You can use all sugar, coconut sugar, or only alternative sweeteners. Stevia, monk fruit, erythritol, and allulose are all great options.
- These cookies are very sweet. You can reduce the total sweetener by ¼ cup if desired.
Egg makes the cookies fluffy! A chia or flax egg can be used to make this recipe vegan.

Please refer to the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.

Directions with Pictures

Follow these steps to make flourless almond butter cookies. No mixer is needed. It's one of the easiest cookie recipes you'll ever make!

Collage of steps to make easy almond butter cookies: 1) Mixed dough in bowl with spoon. 2) Dough shaped into balls. 3) Uncooked cookies with crisscross marks on top. 4) Cooked cookies before they have set.

Tip: Stir almond butter in its original container before measuring for the best results.

Add all the ingredients to a medium bowl and stir until smooth and creamy.
Use a small cookie scoop to portion tablespoon-sized balls onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Roll to compact the dough.
Press each ball of dough down until it's about ½ inch thick. Use the back of a fork to make a crisscross pattern on the top. It's natural for the edges to separate a little when you do this.
- Dip the fork in water between cookies to prevent the dough from sticking.
- You don't have to make hash marks!
Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the almond butter cookies fluff up, but before they begin to brown on the edges. They are not ready to eat at this point. Allow them to sit on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up.

Gluten-free almond butter cookies on a plate with more on a cooling rack behend it.

Air Fryer Instructions

Would you like cookies on demand? Make the dough ahead of time.

Store uncooked balls of almond butter cookie dough in the refrigerator or freezer, and cook a few at a time in your air fryer.

Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or make a sling out of aluminum foil and spritz it with non-stick cooking spray.
Place the pressed cookie in the air fryer and cook at 325°F for 10-12 minutes or until it fluffs up but is not browned. Allow it to sit undisturbed in the basket for about 5 minutes to firm up.

Variations

Consider this almond butter cookie recipe a blank palate for experimentation. Here are some ideas to try:

Chocolate: Add chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate on top.
Spices: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spiced cookie.
Extracts: Add a dash of vanilla or almond extract to enhance the taste.
Mix-ins: Add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or coconut flakes.
Toppings: Top with flaky sea salt, sprinkles, or a glaze.

Storage

Store cooked almond butter cookies in an airtight container.

Room temperature: 3-4 days.
Refrigerator: up to 1 week.
Freezer: 2-3 months.

Store uncooked almond butter cookie dough balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer using the same guidelines.

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