These no bake almond cookies are an easy snack. They are just 2 ingredients and don’t require flour, eggs, butter or oil. They also don’t require any cooking or baking. These cookies take only about 10 minutes to prepare.
I am trying my best to avoid turning on the oven this month, so these no bake cookies are a perfect treat. You can enjoy them as is or add various mix-ins for more flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- Almond Butter
- Dates
Almond Butter: Make sure to use natural almond butter. This is the kind that you need to stir before using and the only thing listed in the ingredients should be almonds. The recipe will not work with regular almond butter (that includes oils to help stabilize it). I always recommend checking the ingredient list because some almond butters are labeled natural style but they still have added oils in the ingredient list. Almond butter can be substituted with natural peanut butter or natural sunflower seed butter.
Dates: Make sure to use Medjool dates. Medjool are commonly found at supermarkets. They are a very large type of date and contain a lot of sticky flesh which is used both to sweeten the cookies and create the structure for these cookies. When the almond butter is mixed with the dates, it thickens the almond butter to a cookie dough consistency.
How to Make No Bake Almond Cookies
The dates are first blended until they form a date paste. The almond butter is then added and mixed until a crumbly dough forms. When you press the dough crumbs together, they should stick. Gather the dough, form balls and press them into thick disks. The cookies should be placed in the fridge to firm up and then they are ready to eat.
Cookie Texture
These are no bake cookies so they don’t have the same texture as traditional baked cookies. Instead, these cookies taste more like cookie dough or energy bars. You can enjoy these cookies as is, but they are also great for customizing.
- For a more sturdy cookie and to add a chewy texture, add a few tablespoons of quick oats or shredded coconut.
- For a sweeter cookie or more flavor, add dried fruit or chocolate chips.
If you are looking for a more traditional cookie texture, I also have a baked version.
More No Bake Cookies
- 3 Ingredient No Bake Coconut Cookies
- 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
- 3 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Breakfast Cookies
2 Ingredient No Bake Almond Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 packed cup (96 g) pitted Medjool date halves
- 1/2 cup (128 g) natural unsweetened almond butter
Instructions
- Line a medium cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Add dates to a food processor. If your dates are a little dry, see note section for how to rehydrate them before using. Pulse until dates form a smooth paste. You will need to scrape down the sides of your food processor a few times with a spatula to help your food processor mix the dates. Your date paste should also roll up into a ball when done. See photo in post for reference.
- Once dates are ready, add in almond butter. Pulse until almond butter is completely incorporated. You may need to scrape almond butter from the sides and bottom of the food processor to help mix all of the almond butter in. When you are done, it should form a crumbly dough. When you pinch it together, it should hold. See photo in post for reference.
- Gather dough together to form one large dough ball. Divide into 9 equal pieces. Roll each piece between your palms until it forms a smooth ball. Place the ball onto prepared cookie sheet and press down on the ball with the palm of your hand until it forms a thick round disk (about 1/2 inch thick). Smooth edges or shape your cookies as needed. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Place cookies in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour to let them firm up. The cookies will not change texture or form. Placing them in the fridge just makes them more sturdy to hold. Store uneaten cookies at room temperature for 1-2 days or longer in the fridge.
Notes
- Dates need to be pitted and halved before measuring them.
- Dates tend to start getting dry soon after you open them. If your dates are not soft and moist you may need to rehydrate them. To do so, soak them in warm water for about 15 minutes. Then pat dry and use.
- If you don't have a food processor you can try buying premade date paste (make sure it's just dates in the ingredient list) or try making your own by hand with a fork (your dates will need to be very soft).
- See post for more details on the texture of these cookies and various mix-ins you can add to add more texture, flavor or sweetness.
- Make sure to use natural almond butter (no added oils in the ingredient list). The dough will not form if you use regular almond butter. See post for potential substitutions for almond butter.
- My favorite Medjool dates to use are Double Date Organic Medjool Dates.*
- *This product link is an affiliate link. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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looks delicious and a good one to try. Thanks for sharing your recipe! ?
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I have not made this no bake cookie recipe yet. I have a question. Can you use dried figs instead of the dates? Would the recipe come out the same? What do you think?
I have not tried with fried figs
Very good.
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Recipe for peanut cookies what is it please ?
the recipe is right before the comments
I am impressed that the recipes are made with natural, healthy ingredients. Also, no sugar, flour or other bleached ingredients are included. I try to avoid those if I’m able.
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I haven’t as yet made the recipes but definitely will be trying them out especially the almond cookies. Thanks so much.
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Will try. Thanks.
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Is there a keto version? Thank you
I don’t have a keto version but I do have another keto-friendly almond cookie recipes: https://kirbiecravings.com/2-ingredient-keto-almond-butter-cookies/
I tried your 3 ingredient custard pie, this is the first of your recipes I made. I refrigerated it over nite and tried next day. It was way to eggy for me, but I refused to toss it. I tried next day again, it tasted different, not as eggy. The third day was awesome, perfection. I’m quite a baker and this experience was unique and unexpected. It really did make its own crust? How cool is that? I froze last 2 pieces and the consistency was a lil different but tasted great.I have to be in the mood for peanut anything,and chocolate. I love fruity things but have to watch my sugar, if you come across something, share. Thank you!?
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