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Trader Joe's Tuesday: Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Amy Faries • Mar 03, 2020
A recipe that is 100% gluten free and has an option of being vegan, lets give this a go!
When I saw this almond flour cookie mix at Trader Joe's the other day I knew I had to try them out. It's really nice that a gluten free cookie mix is available and easy to make here. I know a lot of people who either have Celiac disease or an intolerance to gluten, so knowing that a grocery store carries cookies that are not only gluten free but a healthier alternative to the standard cookie is nice. The dough came together really nicely, although it was a tad greasy because of the melted butter (or oil as a vegan alternative). I would suggest using a glass bowl to mix this all together for an easy cleanup later on. These cookies can be made fully vegan as well, which is another plus! I decided not to add anything to these cookies, for this post, since I'm not so skilled with almond flour in the first place. In the future though I would love to make my own almond flour and experiment with different types of recipes where almond flour is used.
So I don't hate these cookies but I don't love them either, sorry to say. One of the first things I noticed was that the almond flour didn't seem to be ground up well enough. After I made the cookies and taste tested them I had a persistent tickle in my throat due to the texture of this cookie. It was actually bothersome for me personally, because once there is a tickle in my throat I end up choking for a little while. After this experience I didn't really want to go back for another cookie no matter how good it tasted. Now, I found the taste of this cookie to be different but not awful. It definitely had a strong nutty taste, due to the almond flour, but was still very chewy and full of chocolate chips. Unlike me, my dad loved these cookies and thought the taste was quite unique. Its really all about personal preference with this cookie mix. If you are used to the taste and texture of almond flour I believe you will really enjoy these cookies. They are a great gluten free option for something sweet while still not bothering a sensitive stomach. However, if you A) don't like almonds, B) aren't use to the texture, or C) only like traditional chocolate chip cookies, this may not be the cookie for you.
Hey don't take my word for it, or my dads, head to your local Trader Joe's and make these for yourself. You may be pleasantly surprised!
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