Almond–Orange Chocolate Chip Slice-and-Bake Cookies
Butter‑free • Almond‑flour based • Mediterranean‑inspired • Chocolate‑chip‑forward
Ingredients
Dry
- 200 g almond flour — 2 cups lightly packed
- 120 g all‑purpose flour — 1 cup
- 100 g powdered sugar — ¾ cup
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Zest of 1 orange
Wet
- 80 ml light olive oil — ⅓ cup
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Star Ingredient
- 120 g mini chocolate chips — ¾ cup
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk almond flour, AP flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.
- Add olive oil, egg, yolk, and vanilla. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Add chocolate chips and fold them in gently — do not knead.
- Transfer dough to parchment and press into a tight rectangular block (about 2.5 x 5 inches).
- Chill 1 hour (or freeze 20 minutes).
- Slice into ¼‑inch rectangles.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, until edges are just barely golden.
- Cool fully for clean edges and glossy chocolate.
Notes
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Butter‑free and olive‑oil based
- Almond‑flour tenderness
- Bright orange aroma
- Chocolate‑chip‑forward
- Slice‑and‑bake convenience
- Clean rectangular shape for a modern look
Per Cookie Nutrition Fact Based on a yield of 20 equal-sized cookies.
| Nutrient | Amount per Cookie | % Daily Value (DV)* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 169 kcal | 8% |
| Total Fat | 11.2g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 19.5mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 31.0mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15.5g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5g | 5% |
| Total Sugars | 8.7g | — |
| Protein | 3.5g | 7% |