By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On January 15, 2023

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.

You are going to love these almond flour chocolate chip cookies.

EASY PALEO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

I'll just get right to it, the special ingredient in these almond flour paleo chocolate chip cookies 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 the perfect texture of 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. Most people can't believe how good these almond flour chocolate chip cookies are.

For more grain-free and paleo recipes visit my Paleo Recipes archive. If you don't need to eat Paleo, you might like my Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. Looking for more Paleo dessert recipes? You might like my Paleo Apple Cake or my Grain-Free Hummingbird Cake.

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 - I like the light flavor of coconut oil in this cookies. Butter can be used as well. 

Coconut Sugar - This is my favorite paleo friendly sweetener, particularly for baking. We are using it here to replace the brown sugar usually found in chocolate chip cookies. 

Egg - To hold everything together, an egg works nicely.

Vanilla Extract - Be sure to use a gluten free vanilla extract. This gives great flavor to our paleo cookies. 

Almond Flour - A finely milled almond flour is the best to use when baking cookies. 

Flax Seed Meal - Also known as ground flax seed, this is the key to the perfect cookie texture. 

Baking Soda - This leavener helps the cookies to rise and crisp. 

Salt - Salt is amazing and necessary in chocolate chip cookies. It elevates the richness of the chocolate. 

Chopped Dark Chocolate - You can substitute any paleo friendly chocolate chip as well. 

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.

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.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

ALMOND FLOUR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Almond flour plays the biggest role in this almond flour chocolate chip 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:  When making almond flour chocolate chip cookies 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.

We love these almond flour chocolate chip cookies. Almond flour is such an incredible ingredient to work with. It adds texture, a nutty flavor, and sweetness to any healthy chocolate chip cookie. We hope you love these paleo chocolate chip cookies as much as we do.

CAN I MAKE THESE COOKIES WITH OTHER SWEETENERS? 

I haven't tested this, but I can assume that most granulated sweeteners, including regular cane or brown sugar, will work in this recipe. Liquid paleo sweeteners such as maple syrup will not work. 

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.

HOW LONG WILL THESE PALEO COOKIES LAST? 

I highly suggest eating this immediately after baking, but let them cool for a few minutes. Warm and gooey chocolate chip cookies are the best! Otherwise, these will keep well for about 3 days in an air tight container. 

WHY IS MY PALEO COOKIE DOUGH SO STICKY? 

Sticky dough is very common when baking with gluten free and paleo-friendly ingredients. It's totally normal! To make things easier, I like to use an oiled cookie scoop to form the cookies rather than trying to use my hands. 

Looking for more paleo cookie recipes? You might like my Grain-Free Thumbprint Cookies. For keto cookies, check out this Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe. If you can't do almond flour, you might like these Coconut Flour Cookies. Don't feel like baking today after all? Just whip up some Chocolate Chip Dip. 

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

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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

• ½ cup coconut oil, room temperature (or butter if you do dairy)
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
• 2 cups blanched almond flour (we use Bob's Red Mill)
• ¼ cup flax seed meal (ground flax seed)
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ 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

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

18

Serving Size:

1 cookie
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 235Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 77mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 3gSugar: 12gProtein: 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.