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How Using Almond Flour Will Alter Your Chocolate Chip Cookies
BY KAT LIEU
Chocolate chip cookies are a classic treat, traditionally made with all-purpose or cake flour. However, for a gluten-free alternative, look no further than almond flour.
Almond flour gives cookies a soft, chewy, and moist texture while adding an almond flavor. If the flavor is too intense, balance it out with ingredients such as vanilla extract.
Aside from altering the texture and taste of chocolate chip cookies, almond flour changes the nutritional value, as it’s high in fiber and nutrients like vitamin E and biotin.
Baking with gluten-free flour like almond flour can result in brittle cookies, so be sure to incorporate hydrating ingredients like sugar, butter, eggs, syrup, and even nut butter.