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    Home » Recipes » Cookies and Biscuits

    Published: Apr 7, 2018 · Modified: Apr 4, 2022 by Sylvie · This post may contain affiliate links.

    3 Ingredients Almond Cookies (Gluten-Free + Dairy-Free)

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    These super light and moist, Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free 3 Ingredients Almond Cookies are so quick and easy to make, you will want to have one with your coffee every single day!

    Stack of almond cookies on a white plate over a wooden board.
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    This recipe was updated in April 2021.

    Why we love this recipe

    Almond Meal is one of my favourite ingredient to bake with, whether it is to make a Gluten-Free recipe, for Passover or simply because it tastes delicious. It makes any baked good super light and moist, just like my Pear Almond Cake or my Almond Orange Cake.

    This recipe was inspired by one of my Aunt's Passover Recipe, but trust me - you will want to eat it all year round. On top of being delicious, it must be one of the easiest recipe ever. It does not require any mixer or fancy utensil and will be ready to be enjoyed in less than 30 minutes.

    Just like my Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies, these biscuits are Gluten Free and Dairy-Free so they are a great alternative to my Almond Shortbread Cookies for anyone with dietary restrictions.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients on a white surface.

    When I say they are quick and easy to make, I really mean... 3 ingredients only! For this recipe, you will need 3 ingredients only.

    • Icing Sugar: or Powdered / Confectioner's Sugar. Make sure it is sifted as this type of sugar tends to get lumps when stored.
    • Almond Meal: I have tried this recipe with Almond Flour and it works as well; it will just change the texture very slightly.
    • Eggs: medium size and at room temperature

    I used some Raw Almond to finish the cookies but that is completely optional.

    You can also choose to customise or add more ingredients if you want. You can for example add Vanilla Extract or Almond Extract to the dough for more flavours, or even some Lemon Zest.

    I also love to drizzle them (or dip them) with some melted Dark Chocolate. As always, it is completely up to you and the recipe works great on its own!

    A cookie with one bite taken off.

    How to make these Almond Biscuits

    These cookies are seriously SO easy and quick to make. Simply get a bowl and a whisk (or a spatula if preferred) and you are set to go.

    • Preheat your oven on 180'C/350'F.
    • Photo 1: Place the Almond Meal in a large mixing bowl and Sift in the Icing Sugar.
    • Photo 2: Mix together until combined.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk the Eggs.
    • Photo 3: Pour the Eggs over the Dry Ingredients.
    • Photo 4: mix until you get a thick, slightly wet dough. It will be slightly sticky, it's normal.
    Process Shot Collage: making the cookie dough.
    • Using a small Ice Cream Scoop, pick up some dough and roll it in your hands to create small balls. The ice cream scoop is optional but helps to create evenly sized cookies.
    • Photo 5: Place the Cookie Balls on a flat tray lined with baking paper or a baking mat.
    • Slightly flatten each almond cookies with your fingers
    • Photo 6: (Optional) place a Raw Almond in the middle of each Cookies.
    • Bake for about 15 minutes or until slightly golden, then leave to cool down completely on a cooling rack.

    You should get almond cookies that are lightly crispy on the outside but extremely light, chewy and moist on the inside!

    Process Shot Collage: shaping the cookies.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use Almond Flour instead of Almond Meal?

    Yes, I have tried this recipe with both forms of ground almond and they all work. You will get more texture with the Almond Meal and a softer crumb with Almond Flour.

    How to store these 3 ingredients Almond Cookies

    They should be kept at room temperature in an air-tight container. To keep them moist for longer, place a sheet of paper towel under and over the cookies.

    How long will they last?

    They will stay fresh for up to 3 days... but they usually don't last that long!

    Can I freeze them?

    I don't recommend freezing these cookies.

    Cookies stacked on a white plate.

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    Made this recipe?
    Let us know if you liked it by leaving a comment below, and tag us on Instagram @a.baking.journey with a photo of your creation!

    Recipe

    Stack of almond cookies on a white plate over a wooden board.

    3 Ingredients Almond Cookies

    Super easy and quick Dairy Free, Gluten Free Almond Cookies Recipe that only requires 3 ingredients!
    4.61 from 23 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 30 Cookies
    Calories: 91kcal
    Author: A Baking Journey
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    Ingredients

    • 350 gr (3 1/2 cup) Almond Meal - or Almond Flour
    • 100 gr (1 cup) Icing Sugar
    • 3 Eggs
    • 30 Raw Almonds - Optional

    Disclaimer

    I highly recommend using the measurements in grams & ml (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven on 180'C/350'F and line a flat baking tray with baking paper.
    • Place the Almond Meal in a large mixing bowl and sift in the Icing Sugar. Mix together.
    • Whisk the Eggs in a separate bowl then add them to the dry ingredients.
    • Mix all the ingredients together using a whisk or a spatula until you get a thick, slightly sticky paste.
    • With a small Ice Cream Scoop, pick up small chunks of dough and roll them between your hands to create small balls. Place them on the baking tray then slightly flatten them with your fingers (see note 1).
    • Optional: place a raw almond in the middle of each cookie.
    • Bake for about 15 minutes or until slightly golden. Place on a cooling rack to cool down completely.

    Tried this recipe? Make sure to leave a comment and star rating below!

    Notes

    1. Using the Ice Cream Scoop is optional but helps to create evenly sized cookies. If the dough seems to be too sticky or wet to create a ball, mix in a little bit more Almond Meal.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this Recipe?Leave a comment + star rating below and tag us @a.baking.journey on Instagram with a photo of your creation!


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    1. Jabe says

      November 04, 2022 at 11:09 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy

      Reply
    2. Betty Potter says

      October 27, 2022 at 7:25 am

      Wonder if a bit of almond extract could be added to up the almond flavour?

      Reply
      • Sylvie says

        October 27, 2022 at 8:55 am

        Hi Betty, absolutely 🙂 Just be careful with how much you add as almond extract is quite strong; a few drops should be enough! Cheers

        Reply
    3. Karine Choy says

      May 18, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      HI! Eager to try this recipe but In have question. Are these cookies soft to the bite?
      Both my husband and I do not like cookies that are too crispy or chewy.

      Reply
      • A Baking Journey says

        May 18, 2022 at 6:14 pm

        Hi Karine, they are quite soft yes - very slightly crispy on the outside but very soft inside 🙂

        Reply
      • Marty says

        December 21, 2022 at 6:20 am

        Ha! Ha! If you don't like them "crispy" or "chewy" guess you don't like cookies as they are either one or the other:)

        Reply
    4. Nadeesha says

      June 29, 2021 at 5:52 pm

      I have followed this super easy recipe and made yummy 😋 cookies . Thank you @A Baking Journey!

      Reply
      • A Baking Journey says

        June 29, 2021 at 10:04 pm

        Happy to hear you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    5. Deb says

      May 05, 2021 at 1:40 pm

      Would these work at high altitude or is there some adjustment to make?

      Reply
      • A Baking Journey says

        May 05, 2021 at 2:24 pm

        Hi Deb, I don't know much about baking at high altitude so I cannot say for sure. I believe you will need to bake them at a slightly higher temperature but for a slightly shorter period of time. They are quite forgiving cookies so you should be able to play around with the recipe a bit! Hope that helps

        Reply
    6. Michelle Rubin says

      March 26, 2021 at 3:17 am

      Help please is this 170° F or C?

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      • A Baking Journey says

        March 26, 2021 at 5:02 am

        170c

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