These coconut flour chocolate chip cookies are soft, lightly sweet, and naturally gluten-free. Made with coconut flour, eggs, honey, and coconut oil, they're a simple treat when you want something sweet without traditional wheat flour.
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Coconut flour gives these cookies a slightly delicate texture and subtle natural sweetness. Because coconut flour is very absorbent, these cookies stay tender thanks to eggs and coconut oil - no dry, crumbly texture here.
Whether you follow a paleo-style diet or just want a gluten-free cookie option, this recipe is easy and satisfying.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Naturally gluten-free
- Made with simple ingredients
- No refined sugar (sweetened with honey)
- Quick to mix and bake
- Easy to customize
About Coconut Flour
Coconut flour is very different from almond or wheat flour. It's:
- Extremely absorbent
- High in fiber
- Naturally gluten-free
- Slightly sweet
Because it absorbs so much moisture, it requires more eggs and fat than traditional flour. If the dough feels too thick, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of almond milk or coconut milk to loosen it slightly.
Ingredients
- Β½ cup coconut flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- β cup coconut oil (melted but not hot)
- β cup chocolate chips (use dark chocolate for paleo-friendly)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
How to Make Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Step by Step)
Preheat oven to 375Β°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together coconut oil, honey, eggs, vanilla (if using), and sea salt until smooth.
Add dry ingredients. Stir in coconut flour until fully incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips.
Shape cookies. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie onto the baking sheet. Flatten gently with your fingers - these do not spread much while baking.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
Let cool for 5-10 minutes before moving. They firm up as they cool.
Enjoy yummy cookies!
Gluten-free Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, lightly sweet, and naturally gluten-free. Made with coconut flour, honey, and coconut oil, they have a tender texture and rich chocolate flavor. Theyβre easy to mix in one bowl and ready in about 25 minutes!
Ingredients
- Β½ cup coconut flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- β cup coconut oil
- β cup chocolate chips
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375Β°F.
- Mix coconut oil, honey, eggs, vanilla, and salt.
- Stir in coconut flour, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop and flatten cookies onto parchment-lined sheet.
- Bake 12β15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
Tips for Best Texture
- If cookies seem dry β add 1β2 tablespoons almond milk or coconut milk.
- If dough seems too soft β let it sit for 3β5 minutes so coconut flour can absorb moisture.
- Do not overbake β they will continue firming up after removal.
Variations
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans
- Swap honey for maple syrup
- Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for chocolate cookies
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking
Recommended Products
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Viva Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 16 Ounce -
Nature Nate's 100% Pure Raw & Unfiltered Organic Honey; Product of Brazil and Uruguay; Packaged in 16 Ounce. Squeeze Bottle; Enjoy Honey's Balanced Flavor and Wholesome Benefits
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Bob's Red Mill Resealable Organic Coconut Flour, 16 Ounce (Pack of 4)
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 162Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 18mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 3g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information.
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Aleesha says
Love these cookies sooooo much. My brother first found the recipe and shared them with me. I have been making them ever since. Once a week to be exact. I add a splash of almond milk to the batter, and use stevia in place of the honey. Thank you so much for the recipe. π
Skylar says
These were so good I ate them all within an hour. Not my finest hour. But omg, they were that good. Probably well over 1000 calories so definitely going to have to hit the gym hard tomorrow. I'd thank you but....my stomach won't let me. π
Tina T. says
LOL that is hilarious! I apologize for making a recipe that made you eat ALL the cookies in an hour!! Maybe next time I will write HALF of the recipe so you only eat half of it π
Elizabeth says
Made these Sunday August 25,2013 and they are the best Paleo cookies I have ever had! Thank you for posting this!
Tina T. says
Thanks, Elizabeth! I'm very glad you enjoyed them!
Liliana says
Just made these and added half a banana and coconut milk to moisten - they're delicious! I rarely have a night at home by myself and I think I've eaten enough to qualify as dinner! π
Maureen says
Will definitely try these!
NV Rhonda says
I just finished baking cookies. Love!! I used a sugar substitute instead of honey for low carb sake and added a bit of unsweetened almond milk to make more cohesive. It needed the moisture without the honey. This will be my cookie base always. I added vegan/Paleo dark chocolate and pine nuts to one batch and the other is cinnamon, raisin and pinenut.
Yuni says
I just made this recipe for dessert, my family and I really enjoyed them, a bit dry, and I will try adding a little coconut milk next time I make then, as suggested by another post, all in all a great recipe!!! There is not one cookie left from the batch I made tonight. Thank you!
Steve says
Thanks for the coconut flour chocolate chip cookie recipe! I've made these twice now since coming across them on Pinterest! The second time I added in a bit of coconut milk to make them a little bit more moist... delicious!
Tina says
Hi Steve, Glad you liked the recipe! Good idea on adding coconut milk - coconut flour does tend to be a little dry π
Victoria says
Started Paleo about three weeks ago and was craving something sweet and simple. I found your site during my search and made these last night! I did add an egg and my coconut oil was liquid and not solid when I added it but they turned out great! Thank you.
Tina says
I'm glad you liked it! Good luck on staying paleo! I think you'll really enjoy it! π
Olivia says
Hi.
Just wondering what I could replace the coconut oil with? Or if I could just leave it out all together.
Thanks!
Tina T. says
Hey Olivia - You can replace coconut oil with butter if you have butter lying around π I use them interchangeably.
Sandi says
Just made these...delicious...thank you! Wanted to share a variation I came up with that turned out so so good. Follow everything in this recipe until the very end: instead of coconut flour and dark chocolate chips, add the same amount of Raw Cacao Powder (plus a little almond meal to thicken it up a bit) and White Chocolate Chips. Both are so delicious...let me know what you think if you try!
Tina T. says
Hey Sandy, that does sound delicious! I personally prefer dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips, but I am willing to give it a try in the future. Thanks for sharing with me and other readers!
Amy says
I took your advice and used some cocoa powder (just kinda dumped some in), along with some almond flour (1/3 cup) and just kinda winged it for the coconut flour (few tablespoons)..used the honey, also added a bit of baking soda and vanilla with some mini chocolate chips (1/4 cup)..got the batter consistency right and put them in oven. They were done in about 7 minutes and wow just wow they are good! (I usually don't like the consistency of coconut flour but adding the almond flour and cocoa powder I can't even taste the coconut flour) of course used the eggs and coconut oil also..yummy!!
Elise says
"1/3 of coconut oil"
I'm assuming that should read "1/3 cup of coconut oil", but that seems like a lot.
Tina T. says
Oops, yes! haha, 1/3 cup of coconut oil π The reason there seems to be a lot of coconut oil is because coconut flour is super dry. Some people are fine with the dryness and if so, you can use less. But for me I don't like my cookies too dry, so that's why it calls for 1/3 cup. I would suggest trying out different amounts to find the best amount to add.
A.J. says
I really enjoyed your blog thus far, and I would love to follow you. Where is your follow button? Excuse me if I am just completely missing it. I will for sure be making these for me cheat days. I just started a blog, maybe you can check it out, and offer some advice. It looks like you have a great handle on this blogging life. Thanks for sharing.
Tina says
Hey! Thanks for stopping by! Since my site is running WordPress.org and not hosted on WordPress.com, I don't get that normal Follow button that you usually see on WordPress.com blogs :/ A lot of people just Like my FB page or follow me on Twitter to get updates, but I JUST installed a Follow Plugin at the bottom right of the screen so that it shows up on your reader (I believe...) Hope that helps! Off topic - looks your you've done a great job with your weight loss routine!
Juliet says
These look delicious! I've been looking for some good paleo cookie recipes. Thanks for sharing! :0)
Pat Baker says
Good morning, I read the recipe 2 times and I think something is missing? The coconut flour is in the list but not in your directions. Coconut oil is there two times. I think you were in a real hurry to munch on these. Could you check this and fix or let me know what I am missing... Thanks for those banana pancakes I LOVE THEM!!!!!
Tina says
Haha! You were right, Pat, I was in an extreme chocolate chip cookies craving! I fixed it now! You add in the coconut flour with the chocolate chips. So mix all the other less 'hard' ingredients first, so that it's easier to mix more consistently when adding the more solid ingredients.
Thanks for catching that mistake! π