Oatmeal Almond Chocolate Chunk Cookies

These Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies are packed with oats, almond butter, ground almonds, and chocolate chips! Delicious, hearty cookies to enjoy all year long!

Creating These Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies

May I interest you in a cookie? I changed up this Almond Butter Cookie Recipe a bit for something a little different. They’re full of almond butter, oatmeal, and dark chocolate.

These oatmeal almond butter chocolate chip cookies are so good. So good that Logan, who was convinced that he would not like them (because of the oatmeal and he’s picky about the strangest things), ate two.

I love how chewy they are. I actually think I like almond butter cookies better than peanut butter cookies. The oatmeal. The chocolate. I love these dark chocolate chunks I found at the grocery store.

You know how sometimes peanut butter cookies are kind of dry? Not these.

I think it’s the oatmeal. But they’re ooey, gooey, chewy, chocolately good. So go ahead and give them a try!

Ingredients in Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies

To make the oatmeal almond butter chocolate chip cookies, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Butter
• Granulated sugar
• Brown sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Almond butter
• Whole wheat pastry flour
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Ground almonds
• Old-fashioned oatmeal
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How to Make Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies

The best thing about this cookie dough is that it can be prepared and baked immediately, no chilling required! Here’s a look at how the oatmeal almond butter chocolate chip cookies are made:

1. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. Beat butter until creamy. Add sugars and beat until fluffy.
3. Beat in almond butter, followed by the vanilla and eggs.
4. Gently stir in the dry ingredients.
5. Add ground almonds and oatmeal and stir until just incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chunks.
6. Roll cookies into 2 tablespoon sized balls.
7. Place on baking sheets and bake cookies for 10-12 minutes.

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Can the Almond Butter Be Substituted?

Yes, you may replace the almond butter with any nut or seed butter you’d like!

Can the Whole Wheat Pastry Flour Be Substituted?

If desired, you can replace it with regular whole wheat flour. This recipe can probably be made with just all-purpose flour as well, but the cookies won’t be as chewy or have the same depth of flavor.

Can Quick Cook Oats Be Used?

My gut says no, as quick cook oats are more finely ground and may dry out the dough. Old-fashioned (rolled) oats add lots of texture without drying the cookie dough out.

Can Almond Flour Be Used?

Yes! The ground almonds may be swapped out for almond flour, if you keep that on hand.

Can the Cookies Be Frozen?

Absolutely! The baked cookies can be frozen for up to three months. You can also freeze cookie dough! (Read my full tutorial on freezing cookie dough here).

What Readers Are Saying

“Instead of butter I use coconut oil and instead of whole wheat flour I use coconut flour. Then I used mini semi sweet chocolate chips coconut flakes and ground almonds. Everything else the same and they turned out wonderful. We’ll have to try your version soon.” — Jenna Kay

“I made this recipe with plans on freezing the cookie dough but we made a few before freezing and they were great! A hearty but super yummy cookie. The almond butter makes them creamy and the ground almonds give a great texture.” — Adri

“I just made these cookies. They were terrific!” — Alice

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