Description
These paleo coconut flour chocolate chip cookies are a simple, grain-free, and dairy-free treat that delivers chewy centers and crisp edges. Made with just five core ingredients, they are naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and ready in about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (60g) fine-milled coconut flour
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60ml) melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (85g) dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil and maple syrup until smooth.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next to prevent scrambling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remain.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined. The batter will be thick and sticky.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the coconut flour to absorb liquid.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Gently press the dough balls down with a fork or fingers to help them bake evenly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Coconut flour is highly absorbent, so measure it carefully using the spoon-and-level method. Do not substitute almond flour as it absorbs liquid differently. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before baking to ensure proper hydration. Cookies are fragile when hot, so allow them to cool completely on the pan before moving to avoid breaking. For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or flaky sea salt on top after baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, coconut flour, chocolate chip cookies, dairy-free, low carb, healthy baking, 5-ingredient recipe