9 Irresistible Almond Chocolate Cookies That Melt Hearts
Crunchy almond chocolate cookies with a rich, chocolatey flavor and nutty texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 cup sliced almonds (plus extra for topping)
- Whole almonds (optional for garnish)
- Granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips and sliced almonds. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking tray. Top with extra sliced almonds, whole almonds, and a pinch of sugar. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges.
Notes
- Chilling the dough ensures chewier cookies.
- Adjust baking time for softer or crispier cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg