Hazelnut flour offers a rich, moist, nutritious, and totally grain-free (paleo) alternative to regular gluten-free flour blends that often contain rice flours. Hazelnut flour is made from ground hazelnuts, which are high-fat, high-calorie tree nuts that offer up many nutritional benefits including high levels of important polyphenols and antioxidants.
Heat the oven to 375º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking liner.
In a standing mixer, cream the butter and sugar for about 30 seconds until well blended. Add the egg and vanilla and mix well on medium speed until combined.
In a small bowl, blend together flour, flaxseed meal, baking soda, and salt, then slowly add this flour mixture to the wet mixture until evenly mixed.
Fold in chocolate chips by hand.
Scoop a small handful of the dough and roll it with your hands into approximately 15 2-inch dough balls. Set each dough ball on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart as the cookies will spread slightly.
Once all the dough balls are on the baking sheet, press gently on each to flatten them slightly.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until dough is set and edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool before serving.
Notes
Make sure to leave some space between the cookies as they will spread.Hazelnut flour is not common in grocery stores. I suggest looking for it online.