Add the almond flour, baking soda, and salt to a small mixing bowl and set aside.
384g blanched almond flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 2g salt
To a large mixing bowl add the maple sugar and butter. Mix on low-med speed with a hand mixer until creamed.
106g maple sugar, 56g unsalted butter
Add the sourdough starter, eggs, and vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully combined.
30g grain-free sourdough starter, 2 large eggs, 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Add the almond flour and stir with a rubber spatula until no dry flour remains in the bowl.
Add the chocolate chips and stir to incorporate throughout the dough.
170g chocolate chips
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour or up to 24 hours.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop 12 cookies onto each pan. Gently flatten each cookie with the palm of your hand. Then sprinkle with salt if desired. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until browned on the bottom. They will appear very soft on top.
Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container for up to one week.