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.
Never heard of almond butter…and am in love with these cookies! Woke up feeling like a cookie monster this morning. Should give these a shot. They are fabulous!
These do look tasty! We had almond butter on hand a few times and it doesn’t last long.
While we still use peanut butter, almond butter has definitely become our “butter” of choice. These cookies look fantastic!
Oh Sommer… You’re going to get me in trouble with these <3
I love almond butter in/on everything! I totally want to try these cookies!
Ooh, these sound so rich with that almond butter (and more wholesome too)! Me wants a cookie;-)
These look so good. The sea salt on the top is an awesome touch.
I’m all for world peace through Cookie Ambassadorship, and to prove it I’m going to make cookies – lots of them – you know for the cause and all ;-)
I actually think they look perfect, and I’m sure they taste even better. I love almond butter! Thanks for sharing your creativity in the kitchen! Your words, recipes and photos always bring a big smile to my face. Have a great Monday!
Wow, these cookies look amazing and your right cookies are an ambassador! I’m having a link party and would love for your to come over and link up these beauties!
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Cheers,
Suzanne
Those cookies look amazing!! :D
Massage is a good word, it is a great word. I wish I had a massage now that my back hurts! i can compromise with those cookies though!
looks delicious lovely pictures
These look so yummy. You are right, just saying “cookies” is enough to make me look around wondering where some are stashed for a tasty treat. We actually had a “cookie emergency” last night and whipped up a quick batch of classic chocolate chip cookies. So yummy! I can’t wait to try these with almond butter, awesome combo!
These cookies look so good, Sommer. I love the sub of almond butter here. It’s good stuff!
As I’m not American, I did not grow up with peanut butter and when I moved to the US I discovered that I actually despise it. Really, I don’t like it at all! I have to skip all great baking recipes because of that. Now you give me a recipe with almond butter and I’m so excited about it! Finally! I’m going to love this one…and of course…cookies…who doesn’t love them?!
Loving this recipe! Sounds amazing and looks great :)
The cookies looks gorgeous and the idea of World peace through Cookie Ambassadorship! GENIUS !! I can take the job ;)