Chewy around the edges and soft in the middle, these Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies are simple to make and quick to bake. This paleo chocolate chip cookie recipe has a special ingredient in it that adds depth and gives this paleo cookie its incredible texture.

Looking for more Paleo dessert recipes? You might like my Paleo Apple Cake or my Grain-Free Hummingbird Cake.

For more grain-free and paleo recipes visit my Paleo Recipes archive.

Easy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

I’ll just get right to it, the special ingredient is flax seed meal (ground flax seed). I’ve tried so many paleo cookie recipes that were good but I couldn’t find one that had the same texture of a regular bakery style chocolate chip cookie. After many tests I found that flax seed meal was the key to these paleo chocolate chip cookies.

The flax seed meal in this paleo chocolate chip cookie recipe adds some extra fiber, really helps shape the cookies, and gives these paleo cookies the PERFECT texture. Please make them and then come back and tell me how impressed you are.

Almond Flour Cookies

Almond flour plays the biggest role in this almond flour cookie recipe. I haven’t tested this recipe with other flour blends or coconut flour. For a great coconut flour version check out the Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies from Low Carb Yum.

Working with almond flour can be tricky if you’re not used to it. Remember when measuring almond flour to spoon your flour into your measuring cup, then level it. Do not dip your measuring cup into the flour then level, it will be too much almond flour.

How to make Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

You can make these healthy chocolate chip cookies in just a few simple steps:

1. In a large mixing bowl with an electric beater, beat together the coconut oil (or butter if you do dairy) and coconut sugar until smooth.
2. Add the egg and vanilla and continue to beat until smooth and creamy.
3. Add in the almond flour, flax seed meal, salt, and baking soda and beat until combined.
4. Fold in the chopped chocolate (or chocolate chips). Place in the refrigerator while you preheat your oven.
5. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Use a cookie scoop to scoop cookie dough into balls and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet two inches apart.
6. Bake for 12 minutes or until the center is set and the tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and slide the parchment paper off the baking sheet onto a cool surface.

See the recipe card and instruction below for the ingredients.

Ingredients in Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

For this healthy chocolate chip recipe, I use a few simple ingredients that most people have on hand.

• Coconut Oil (or butter)
• Coconut Sugar
• Egg
• Gluten-Free Vanilla Extract
• Almond Flour
• Flax seed meal (ground flax seeds)
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Chopped Dark Chocolate (or paleo friendly chocolate chips)

For the list of ingredients with amounts, please see the recipe below.

What Chocolate Chips are Paleo

• Enjoy Life Foods Chocolate Chips are considered Paleo Friendly
• Lily’s makes a keto and paleo friendly chocolate chip
• 90% dark chocolate, chopped
• Paleo Chocolate Chunks

You really want to look for brands that only use cocoa and sugar. Avoid cheaper brands of chocolate chips that have extra ingredients.

Looking for more paleo cookie recipes? You might like my Grain-Free Thumbprint Cookies.

Did you make these paleo chocolate chip cookies? Please leave a starred rating and a comment below letting me know what you thought.

Yield: 18 cookies

Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Chewy around the edges and soft in the middle, these Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies are simple to make and quick to bake. This paleo chocolate chip cookie recipe has a special ingredient in it that adds depth and gives this paleo cookie its incredible texture.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut oil, room temperature (or butter if you do dairy)
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
• 2 cups blanched almond flour
• 1/4 cup flax seed meal (ground flax seed)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
• 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped (or paleo chocolate chips)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl with an electric beater, beat together the coconut oil (or butter if you do dairy) and coconut sugar until smooth.
2. Add the egg and vanilla and continue to beat until smooth and creamy.
3. Add in the almond flour, flax seed meal, salt, and baking soda and beat until combined.
4. Fold in the chopped chocolate (or chocolate chips). Place in the refrigerator while you preheat your oven.
5. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Use a cookie scoop to scoop cookie dough into balls and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet two inches apart.
6. Bake for 12 minutes or until the center is set and the tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and slide the parchment paper off the baking sheet onto a cool surface.
7. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

Notes

• Remember when measuring almond flour to spoon your flour into your measuring cup, then level it. Do not dip your measuring cup into the flour then level, it will be too much almond flour.
• You can use coconut oil, dairy-free butter, or butter (if you do dairy)
• Always double check your chocolate and chocolate chips to make sure they are paleo friendly

Recommended Products

• 
  Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Regular Size Morsels, Net Wt 9 OZ Per Package, Multi-Pack of 4 Packages. Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, and Soy-Free Chocolate Chips. 69% Cacao. Certified Gluten Free. Made In A Dedicated Nut And Gluten-Free Facility.
• 
  Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3-Piece)
• 
  KitchenAid KHM7210ER 7-Speed Digital Hand Mixer with Turbo Beater II Accessories and Pro Whisk - Empire Red

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

18

Serving Size:

1 cookie
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 235 Total Fat: 18g Saturated Fat: 8g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 13mg Sodium: 77mg Carbohydrates: 16g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 12g Protein: 4g

This nutrition info is an estimate based on the exact amounts and brands used in this recipe. Please double check the nutrition information of the actual branded products you use.