Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly and develop that golden-brown color we all love.
Step 2: Prepare the Baking Sheet - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to make cleanup a breeze.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients - In a mixing bowl, combine the solid coconut oil, pure maple syrup, egg, and pure vanilla extract. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients - In another bowl, mix the almond flour, baking soda, and fine-grain sea salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
Step 6: Fold in Chocolate Chips - Gently fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 7: Scoop the Dough - Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press a few extra chocolate chips on top for added flair if desired.
Step 8: Bake - Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft.
Step 9: Cool and Enjoy - Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!