Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 cups almond flour (not almond meal)
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¾ cup sugar
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pinch of salt
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 Tbsp orange zest (optional)
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3 egg whites
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1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
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1/2 cup chocolate chips
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1 cup sliced almonds
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powdered sugar for dusting
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Line the baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a bowl, combine almond flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and orange zest. Set aside.
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In another bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until thick and stiff.
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Using a spatula, gradually mix the beaten egg whites with the dry ingredients until a sticky dough forms.
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Add chocolate chips and fold gently until combined.
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Place sliced almonds on a plate. Using a cookie scoop, scoop about two tablespoons of dough, drop it onto the plate, and roll in almond pieces to form a ball.
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Bake in the center of the oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden, but the centers remain pale.
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Allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then for another 10 minutes on a wire rack.
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Dust the cookies with powdered sugar and serve.
# Notes:
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Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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You can substitute lemon zest for orange zest, or omit the zest and chocolate chips for variations.