The Best Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Paleo chocolate chip cookies stacked on a baking sheet.

The Best Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: paleo chocolate chip cookies

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 18

Servings: cookies

Calories: 122kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies have a crisp, buttery texture and come together quickly in one bowl! They are perfect for those who need to avoid eggs, gluten, or dairy.

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Ingredients

2 cups almond flour
¼ cup coconut oil , melted
¼ cup pure maple syrup (at room temperature)
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (or cacao nibs, for sugar-free)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, salt, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Stir well, then fold in the chocolate chips.
Use a 1-ounce cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Use your fingers to flatten and shape the cookies to your liking; they will NOT spread when baked, so make them the shape you want.
Bake at 350ºF for 8 to 9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The darker they get, the crispier they will be.
Let the cookies cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. They will soften if stored at room temperature, so for the crispiest results, store them chilled.

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Notes

Nutrition information is for 1 of 19 small cookies. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.

If you don't love the flavor of coconut, use refined or expeller-pressed coconut oil, which will add zero coconut flavor to your cookies. Butter can also be used if you don't need a dairy-free option.

Note: These cookies will remind you of a shortbread cookie studded with chocolate chips. For a more classic chocolate chip cookie, try Almond Flour Cookies which are made with coconut sugar and egg and have a more classic texture.

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