Almond Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Soft chewy Almond Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies, a nutty variation of classic chocolate chip cookies!
Almond Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies… I can’t think of a phrase that makes me happier!
Maybe the word massage is a close second and nap is running for third, but cookie is definitely my favorite word and snack.
Cookies make everyone smile. Everyone.
Have you ever heard a person say, “I hate cookies!” It’s just not possible.
Cookies could be the world’s best common denominator. World peace through Cookie Ambassadorship!
Why not?
I like to take cookies to my friends and neighbors as a little memento that I’m thinking about them, and you know what? Cookies are little miracle workers. They mend relationships, form unbreakable bonds, and offer a symbol of hope to everyone who partakes.
Ok, maybe I’m getting a little carried away. Yet I’m not off by that much.
Today’s Almond Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies are a personal favorite.
I’ve been on an almond butter kick lately. When I need a little snack, I’ll grab a spoonful of rich creamy almond butter and slather it on top of half an apple.
As a hardcore peanut butter lover, I was a little skeptical of almond butter at first. I mean really, what could beat good ol’ American peanut butter? Yet at first taste, I fell head-over-heels in love with almond butter and haven’t looked back.
Here I’ve taken my favorite peanut butter cookie recipe and substituted almond butter. Nothing fancy, just almond butter and a little chocolate. I’ll admit, Almond Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies are not the most glamorous cookies I’ve ever made.
Yet sprinkle a little sea salt on top brings out the best in both the almond flavor and the chocolate. Almond Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies would be a fantastic addition to your holiday cookie exchange this year.
Almond Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup creamy almond butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped almonds, or sliced almonds
- 1 bar chocolate, chopped (4 ounces)
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the butter, almond butter, and sugars together in an electric mixer. Beat well. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until combined.
- Slowly mix the flour mixture in with the butter mixture. (Add 1/4 - 1/3 cup more flour, if the brand of almond butter you buy is runny.) Mix in the almonds and chocolate.
- Roll the dough into 2 tablespoon sized balls. Lay them on parchment paper-lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Press the tops of the dough balls with the bottom of a drinking glass dipped in flour or sugar. Sprinkle the tops with a little sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before moving.
Can I be a cookie ambassador too? I think you’re on to something there! These look wonderful – love almond butter!
Yum! I can’t wait to get my hands on some almond butter!
I haven’t tried almond butter yet , but now I have to , your cookies look droolworthy .
Sommer, I’m actually one of those strange people that is not in love with peanut butter. However, I LOVE almond butter and could easily eat a half a jar (not that I have done that). These cookies appeal to me for several reasons, they are cookies, have chocolate and are made with almond butter. These definitely need to be printed out. :o)
Oooo Nice!! I like you.
I have some almond butter that I need to use and I think these are just the cookies for it :) They sound delicious and I love the idea of sprinkling salt on them!
I bought a big jar of almond butter at Costco. Love it!
Wow! These look great. I love cookies too! I haven’t tried almond butter yet, but I’m thinking I really need to get some ASAP!!
Those must be addictive!! I’d love to have some right now with my cup of coffee!
Totally agree.. food, esp that of cookies.. can mend many… this sounds so divine and rich and almond butter… my gosh.. that’s the best thing since sliced bread.
These cookies look just gorgeous. You are so funny: love the massage and nap comment! Here’s to a great weekend and plenty of the top 3 words for you!
Mmm! Absolutely beautifulness! I love the simplicity of the cookie and I bet it just tastes scrumptious!
I like peanut butter but i Love almond butter. your cookies sound divine. and yes, cookies, massage and nap are my top favorites too :)
I am soooo loving this cookie! I bet the almond butter gives these cookies an amazing flavor. I can’t wait to give these a try! Yum!! :)
I’m with you – cookies, massages, and naps – top 3!
Those look so decadent! I love the use of AB, what a great flavor combo these must have!
Sommer, what are you doing to me? I gained 5 lbs. just imagining myself eating your cookies! Oh my goodness…look at all that deliciousness…I love it!
Btw, almond Butter has been creeping up on PB around here, too! It’s so good!
Oooo, What a great intro for these BEAUTIFUL cookies, Sommer. They look so delicate and delicious… I’ll have to try these babies :) And you right Cookies make everyone in this world SMILE.
Beautiful shoots :)
Aldy.