Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the almond butter, coconut sugar, and egg until well combined.
Add the coconut flour, baking soda, and sea salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
Fold in the chocolate chips and vanilla extract (if using).
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Gently press down on each cookie to flatten slightly.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your paleo almond butter chocolate chip cookies!