Gluten Free Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies Bars
on Aug 29, 2020, Updated May 21, 2024
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Savor the goodness of Gluten-Free Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars! With wholesome almond flour, these bars bring a delightful twist to classic cookies. They’re gluten-free, bursting with flavor, and boast a chewy texture.
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars made with almond flour are just like a traditional cookie bar – soft and chewy without being crumbly. No one will know they are gluten free unless you tell them!
The secret to the perfect gluten free chocolate chip cookie bar is in the almond flour. Blanched almond flour is made from super finely ground almonds that have had their skins removed (hence blanched in the name).
If you need a few more recipes for gluten-free treats to have up your sleeve, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies and No-Bake Cheesecake are all excellent options.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This recipe is gluten-free and grain-free.
- It’s easy and fast to make with one bowl and one pan.
- Kids of all ages will love helping with this recipe.
Recipe Ingredients
- Butter: If you use salted butter, you may want to reduce the amount of salt a bit in this recipe.
- Brown sugar: Only using brown sugar gives these gluten-free chocolate chip cookie bars their chewy texture.
- An egg
- Vanilla extract: Will give you that classic chocolate-chip-cookie flavor.
- Almond flour: Bob’s Red Mill has a great super-fine blanched almond flour that works well in this recipe.
- Cornstarch: You can use arrowroot powder instead if needed.
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Chocolate chips: Semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips are the best in this recipe.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Gluten Free Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Step #1. Mix the softened butter and brown sugar in a bowl until they are fully combined, about 2 minutes.
Step #2. Add the egg and vanilla. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step #3. Add the almond flour and other dry ingredients and stir to combine.
Step #4. Fold in 3/4 of the chocolate chips.
Step #5. Put the dough into a 9×9 inch baking pan lined with foil or parchment paper and spread them out. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top and gently press them in.
Step #6. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes. Let the bars cool for approximately 20 minutes before removing them from the pan and cutting them.
Recipe FAQs
I wouldn’t recommend it. This recipe was developed for blanched almond flour so I can’t guarantee other gluten-free flours will work the same. I recommend making this recipe once as written before experimenting with other flours.
Almond flour only contains finely ground almonds. It is gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo because it only contains almonds. Bob’s Red Mill has a great super-fine almond flour. That’s what I used in developing this recipe.
Blanching the almonds helps the skins to come off. The almond flour looks better, tastes better, and has a better texture when used in baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Expert Tips
- Don’t make your own substitutions until you have tried this recipe as written. Alternative flours absorb liquid and fats differently than traditional flours, so you’ll have an idea of what they are doing and how they bake up before playing with them.
- Buy quality ingredients. High quality almond flour, chocolate chips, and butter help to make a really delicious dessert in the end.
- Stick a frozen bar in a lunchbox and it will be thawed by lunchtime. Your kids will love finding a little treat!
- Even if you aren’t part of a gluten-free family, it’s a good idea to have a few tried-and-true gluten-free recipes that you can make when you need them.
How to Freeze Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Cut the bars and make sure they are fully cooled before freezing. Place them in a single layer (or put parchment between multiple layers) in an airtight container. Store in the freezer for up to three months.
More Gluten-Free Recipes to Consider
Smoothies
Blueberry Smoothie
Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetarian Chili
Chicken Recipes
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Side Dishes and Salads
Charro Beans
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Gluten Free Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups super fine almond flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Spray the foil or parchment paper with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl add the butter and brown sugar and beat until well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the almond flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt and stir until combine.
- Add 3/4 of the chocolate chips, reserving 1/4 to sprinkle on the top. Stir to combine.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top of the dough in the pan and gently press them down.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. The cookie bars with be slightly puffy and golden brown on top.
- Let the cookie bars cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before using the foil or parchment to help remove the chocolate chip cookies bars from the pan.
- Place the bars on a cutting board and cut into 16 even pieces.
- Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or even frozen.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Not all almond flour is blanched but blanching the almond (removing the skins from the almond) before grinding it into flour. Make sure the almond flour is blanched for this recipe.
- Gluten-free baking can be tricky and this recipe was tested four times in development so you know it’s going to turn out great every time.
- You can substitute arrow root powder for the cornstarch if you prefer.
- You can use semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips or a combination of the three types of chocolate in this recipe.
Best cookie bar ever! 🙂
I had no chocolate chips so these were kind of like almond flour blondies. I frosted them with peanut butter frosting. Not bad.
These are so delicious! I have made it several times already. I added sliced almonds and rolled oats to it this last time I made it and it was AMAZING! Really enhanced the flavor and made it more filling. This is my go to recipe for making almond flour bars! Thanks for sharing with everyone!
This recipe is delicious! It is my go to gluten free chocolate chip recipe now. Thanks Melissa! I’ve tried probably 29 other recipes in 4 years and these bars hit the spot!!
These were so good and easy my 9 year old made them for me
Awww I love that, I’m so glad they were able to make them for you!
How to adjust ingredients to make a 9×13 sz pan?
TIA!
I double it and bake it for 30-35 minutes
Hi Melissa, this recipe is amazing! Made them several times for my family!
I made these the other night with my friend who has to eat gluten free, and we were grateful to find a recipe she can eat, yet does not taste ‘gritty’ because of the almond flour! The amount of chocolate chips in these bars make for a very gooey, yet extremely tasty bar! Thanks for the recipe!!
I made these cookie bars the other day, before Christmas, fantastic recipe!! Really, would never know they are “gluten free” I did need to substitute, almond flour with coconut flour. I only had 1.5 cups of almond flour.
I found that you can substitute, just need to do 1/4 cup of coconut flour for every cup of almond flour and add 1 egg.
not sure I would try with all coconut flour but the sub for the 1 cup worked and they were heavenly!! I did need to cook for 10 more min.
they were delicious and will be making these again. Not a fan of people who change recipes, but I know when baking sometimes helpful to have a substitute!
thanks for a great recipe!
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