Description
These thick and chewy paleo chocolate chip cookies prove that grain-free baking can be just as indulgent as the classics. Loaded with pools of dark chocolate and hints of caramel from coconut sugar, these 6-ounce monster treats are a total revolution for healthy desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups blanched finely ground almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup refined coconut oil (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup paleo-friendly chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remain.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream together the coconut oil, coconut sugar, almond butter, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
- Beat in the egg on low speed until fully incorporated, then gradually stir in the dry flour mixture to form a thick, heavy dough.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, then cover the dough and refrigerate for at least one hour to ensure the cookies hold their shape.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into 8 large balls (approximately 75 grams each) and place them 4 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 11–14 minutes until the edges are golden brown, then allow them to cool on the sheet to finish setting.
Notes
To achieve the signature bakery-style height and prevent spreading, ensure your coconut oil is firm at room temperature rather than melted before mixing. If you prefer a less sweet profile, you can use a high-percentage cacao dark chocolate bar chopped into chunks to create larger pools of melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American