Almond cookies are comforting treat that are perfect for any occasion. You can top them with jam, powdered sugar, fudge, or whatever other toppings you desire. They are super versatile and a great dessert option for when you have a lot of almond flour in your pantry. The nutty almond taste makes your cookies a little more interesting and fun than a plain old chocolate chip or sugar cookie. They’re also great because many almond cookie recipes are also gluten-free. Give these almond cookie recipes a try next time you are craving something sweet and cozy. You won’t be disappointed!

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1. German Vanilla Almond Crescent Cookies

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These classic German cookies are a breeze to make and a treat to eat! You’ll never want another cookie recipe again after tasting these awesome German Vanilla Almond Crescent Cookies by Aryane Héroux-Blais.

2. Almond Cookies with Chia Seed Jam

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These Almond Cookies with Chia Seed Jam by Sara Oliveira make a wonderful dessert or snack and are perfect to enjoy with family and friends!

3. Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Chewy, slightly sweet, slightly crunch, chocolatey, nutty, and delicious! These Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies by Kristen Genton are a great gluten free and vegan cookie to have on hand!

4. Almond Thumbprint Cookies

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Thumbprint cookies are always a nice treat to make for your friends and family. Give this recipe for Almond Thumbprint Cookies by Deena Mehta a go the next time you bake for a tasty crowdpleaser.

5. Chocolate Almond Cookies With Fudgy Frosting

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Have you ever wondered what to do with your leftover almond pulp? Try these Chocolate Almond Cookies With Fudgy Frosting by Emily von Euw! Topped with a fudgy frosting, these chocolate almond cookies are soft, sweet, and so delicious! They’re also the perfect soy, dairy, and gluten-free vegan dessert! Everyone knows that chocolate and almonds are a match made in heaven. So, maybe this will be your new favorite vegan cookie recipe! Make sure to save some of your homemade almond milk for dunking!

6. Almond Shortbread Butterscotch Cookies

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Buttery shortbread cookies that are crispy on the outside with a delicious chewy center filled with thick and rich butterscotch frosting. Best of all, they’re all vegan and gluten-free! These Almond Shortbread Butterscotch Cookies by Karen Kitto are what some would call a freezer cookie. The simple mix is made up then either refrigerated or frozen, you can then slice it into little disc-shaped cookies and bake to perfection.

7. Blackberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies

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These easy Blackberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies by Angelina Papanikolaou are simple, delicious, and made with only five healthy ingredients! Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and vegan!

8. Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

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If you’ve ever wanted a great cookie without using dairy, eggs, or wheat, this is it. These Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies by Tori Cooper are chewy, delicious, and really easy to make.

9.  5 Ingredient Mini Vanilla Almond Cookies

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These 5 Ingredient Mini Vanilla Almond Cookies by Medha Swaminathan can be made with only five ingredients and are vegan and gluten-free! They’re perfect for when you want a delicious sweet snack on a budget.

10. Jamocha Almond Fudge Cookies

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These Jamocha Almond Fudge Cookies by Taavi Moore will take you back to the good ol’ days of getting decadent chocolate coffee ice cream studded with chunks of almonds and chocolate brownie chunks. Now you get to have this delicious frozen treat, but in healthy cookie form…it’s revolutionary. A rich chocolate cookie with hints of coffee. Gooey chocolate chunks and chunks of almond. 100% gluten-free and vegan. Serve these Jamocha Almond Fudge Cookies at a party. They’ll impress your guests and disappear fast. Chocolatey, fudgy, chewy, gooey…do you need any more convincing?

11. Almond and Pear Thumbprint Cookies

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These sweet, cinnamony Almond and Pear Thumbprint Cookies by Renee Press are a snap to make, and healthy too. They’re filled with all the goodness of almonds and have a sweetened pear jam dolloped on top. They make a lovely on-the-go breakfast treat, are perfect with a cup of tea in the afternoon, and would make a great after school (or work) snack with some cold almond milk.

12. Almond Cookie Sandwiches

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These are Almond Cookie Sandwiches, with a Almond Caramel filling, covered with chocolate. These Vegan Cookies are gluten free, refined sugar free. We start with these Vegan Almond Tea Cookies. Which are super easy to make, and incredibly delicious! They are just perfect on their own, but really work like magic for these Almond Cookie Sandwiches by Camila Hurst too. After you make your Vegan Tea Cookies, simply fill them with some of the almond caramel filling and refrigerate the cookie sandwiches for a bit.

13. Easy Almond Tahini Cookies

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Imagine your perfect chewy cookies – they are deliciously sweet, soft and have a rich chocolate crunch. They don’t ask for a big hassle in the kitchen. Only 15 minutes and they’re done – freshly baked and sitting on your kitchen’s table. And a big side benefit? These Easy Almond Tahini Cookies by Laine Rudolfa are vegan, gluten-free and are made from wholesome ingredients.

14. Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Skillet Cookie

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Easy vegan and grain-free skillet cookie made with almond butter, almond flour, and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and paleo chocolate chips. You just need 6 ingredients, a small caste iron skillet, and a love for gooey cookies. Almond butter keeps the recipe oil-free, while almond flour keeps things grain and gluten-free. This deep dish cookie is lightly sweetened with coconut sugar and plenty of paleo chocolate chunks! Enjoy this Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Skillet Cookie by Lauren Kirchmaier as a decadent dessert that is whole foods based. Fudgy and moist, it’s perfect for satisfying a sweet-tooth!

15. Cinnamon Almond Cookies

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These Cinnamon Almond Cookies by Julie Zimmer are made with almond flour, almond meal, rolled oats, granulated sugar cane and unsweetened apple sauce.  These little gems are easy to make and delicious.

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