Description
These almond chocolate chip cookies are everything you want in a cozy fall treat — crisp golden edges, soft gooey centers, and the perfect balance of nutty crunch and melty chocolate. Toasted almonds bring a rich depth of flavor, while the buttery dough wraps it all in homemade comfort. Whether you’re baking for a gathering or just craving something warm with your afternoon coffee, this recipe delivers sweet satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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½ cup white granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
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1 cup chopped toasted almonds
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1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Toast almonds in a dry skillet for 4–5 minutes, until fragrant. Let cool, then chop.
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In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
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Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
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Fold in chopped almonds and chocolate chips.
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Chill dough in the fridge for 30–60 minutes.
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Scoop 2 tbsp dough balls onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
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Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly underdone.
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Cool on tray for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for thicker cookies.
Toast the almonds to boost flavor.
Don’t overbake — they finish on the tray.
And hey, if you’ve ever run out of brown sugar mid-bake (we’ve all been there), try my Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Brown Sugar. It’s soft, buttery, and comes through every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert, Fall Recipes, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (of 24)
- Calories: ~210
- Sugar: ~15g
- Sodium: ~120mg
- Fat: ~11g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
- Carbohydrates: ~25g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~25mg
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