Paleo Almond Date Cookies

These gluten-free drop cookies made with almond flour, dates, walnuts, and chia seeds are quick and easy to make and paleo-friendly.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 174 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pitted and chopped dates
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 cup coconut oil
• 2.5 cups blanched almond flour
• 0.5 cup chopped dried cherries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine almond flour, dates, cherries, walnuts, chia seeds, baking soda, and sea salt in a large bowl; whisk to blend. Add coconut oil, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract; blend well with a spoon or fork until dough comes together.

Step 3

Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets with a small cookie scoop.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 15 minutes. Turn off oven and let cookies sit with oven door closed, about 10 minutes more. Remove from oven and let cool.