Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies
I don’t have a particularly sweet tooth but even I can’t resist these Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies.
You’d never guess that they’re grain, gluten and refined sugar-free as they taste absolutely delicious – better than most other cookies in my opinion. And they’re so easy to make. It’s all done in one mixing bowl and takes about 30mins from start to finish. I love the combination of cinnamon and raisin and it really comes through in this cookie. I think it tastes Christmassy like my Cinnamon Raisin Bread, which I serve toasted on Christmas Morning, but believe me, you’ll want to make these throughout the whole year!
To make the Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies, you start by preheating the oven to 180C (350F). Then line a baking tray with parchment (greaseproof) paper. Next you need to melt the butter and add it to the almond flour and honey in a mixing bowl. Add the cinnamon, vanilla essence and raisins and mix until everything is combined and the raisins are evenly distributed. Finally, you add the baking soda and mix well again.
Roll the mixture into 12 evenly sized balls and press each one down to flatten them onto the parchment-lined baking tray (mine were about 1cm thick). Then all you do is pop them into the oven for about 8 mins – check them every so often as almond flour has a tendency to burn quite easily. Once they have turned golden brown I like to flip them over so that the other side gets a bit of colour too and they crisp up a bit (6-8 mins on the other side should do it)
And that’s all there is to it! A one-bowl recipe so less washing up – always a bonus! Just try not to eat all the mixture before you bake it – it is delicious though!
The cookies are done when they’re golden brown and crispy around the edges. They’re a soft, squidgy, chewy cookie rather than a crisp one and they’re so moreish! Oh! And they will make your kitchen smell absolutely divine. You won’t be able to resist having one straight out of the oven, and that’s how I like them best, warm with a cup of coffee as an afternoon pick-me-up.
I’ve also served them as dessert, with a scoop of ice cream and no-one guessed that they were ‘healthy’ cookies. They’re sure to impress your guests (if you can bear to share them!!) If you like these you’ll love my Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Almond Flour also! Take a look at the recipe and let me know which ones you prefer! if it’s the Cinnamon Raisin flavour combination that you like then my Cinnamon Raisin Bread is sure to tempt you!
Cinnamon and Raisin Almond Flour Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour (ground almonds)
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tsps vanilla essence
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C (350F) and line a baking tray with parchment (greaseproof) paper.
- Melt the butter and add to almond flour and honey in a mixing bowl.
- Add the vanilla essence, the cinnamon and raisins and mix well until everything is combined.
- Add the bicarbonate of soda and mix well once more.
- Split the mixture into 12 evenly sized pieces and roll into balls.
- Place on the lined baking tray and press down to flatten them to about 1cm thick.
- Bake in the oven for about 8 mins -check them every so often so that they don't get too brown.
- Once they have turned golden brown flip them over (carefully as they will be quite soft) so the other side gets a bit of colour they crisp up a bit (5-6 mins on the other side should do it).
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly so that they set firm.
Notes
Allergy & Dietary Information for Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies
This recipe for Cinnamon Raisin Almond Flour Cookies is Grain-Free, Gluten-Free & Refined Sugar-Free. It’s also suitable for Paleo, SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet), Low Carb & Vegetarian diets.
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These look scrumptious!
I love cookies and cookies that are healthier for me has been something I’m looking for. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Thanks Desiree – let me know if you try them!
Yummy! Looks like my favourite kind of texture for a cookie! I’ll definitely be trying-I loooove cinnamon! Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks! Let me know how they work out for you if you give them a go!
These look tasty, and easy to make! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
These make me want another cup of tea and a giant plate of cookies!!! I Will be making these for sure, so simple!
What a delicious treat! I’m always up for a healthy cookie recipe. Thank you so much for sharing these at Allergy Free Thursdays, Emma!
They look yummy!
These look amazing! I am featuring them on Wednesday night at Allergy-Free Thursdays. Can’t wait to see what you share this week!
Thank you so much Elle! They taste amazing too – you’d never know they were gluten-free, dairy-free etc etc!
These look lovely! Reminiscent of the cinnamon raisin bread we loved as kids 🙂 I have bookmarked the recipe to make it soon!
Those look absolutely delicious! Can’t wait t try them out!
This looks great! Although I would suggest adding some cardamom to this.
That sounds like a great idea – will have to give it a go! Thanks ?
I will definitely try these! My fiancé was just asking me to look for this recipe lol… i just dropped by here to share this post but i think i found a gem ? Now sharing this to my personal fb as well and save it ?
Thanks gingerpaws. Hope you and your fiancé love them xx
Perfect combo of flavors… do love almond in my cookie!
You had me at cinnamon<3
I have never used almost flour! This sounds awesome!!
I have been craving a good gluten-free cookie. These look great and I think I have everything on hand to make them. And they look easy as well. Thanks for sharing!
These look awesome! I love any good GF recipe that doesn’t taste flour-y, lol
-Clarissa
Nom, nom, nom. These look so amazing, Emma.
Oh man these sound yummy, we’ll be staying in a hostel soon so if we’re able to get the hold of those ingredients here in Costa Rica, then we’re making these for the road! 😉 Love the Austin’s
So much healthier then what i have been eating. Thank you for the healtheir choices!
Thanks for another great , gluten free recipe. It makes me want to pour a cup of tea, put my feet up and nibble!
Never tried cookies with almond flour. Good to know this.
Yum!! These look delicious. Going to try then next time I get almond flour 🙂
oh wow these look incredible – not for my diet!!
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They look to be very crumble and the butter did not incorporate into the flour
Hi Yolanda – did you melt the butter as the recipe states as there should be no problem with it incorporating as it is a liquid?
Thanks Emma
I have a whole bunch of almond flour and cinnamon left over from Christmas… now I know what I’ll be making with it!
This recipe sound very exciting. Easy to do and I can imagine that it will taste really good.
Anyone tried these with maple syrup instead of honey? Does it work?!
Thanks 🙂
I haven’t tried them with maple syrup but it should be incredibly similar. Maybe just a touch more almond flour as maple syrup is a bit funnier?
I just made these Delish. I used maple instead of honey and 12 min on each side they came out golden(not burned at all) and are beautiful and crisp