Grain Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
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These Grain Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are made from the BEST almond flour chocolate chip cookie recipe. They are made with almond flour and a few other simple ingredients.
I wanted to make a perfect chewy gluten free chocolate chip cookie
Although I am usually not much of a baker, I got the urge to make chocolate chip cookies one night. Ultimately, I wanted them to be chewy, but they turned out fluffy and cake-like.
Don’t get me wrong, like a fluffy cookie from time to time, but I really wanted them to have a nice chewy texture.
I changed up my recipe many times and on the final try I perfected this grain free chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe. They are naturally gluten free thanks to the almond flour.
What kitchen tools will I need to make these gluten free cookies?
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Liquid measuring cup
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Tablespoon cookie scoop
what is almond flour?
Almond flour is made from ground almonds. Almond flour is usually a cream color because it is made from blanched almonds instead of whole raw almonds.
Also, almond flour is ideal for gluten free baking because it gives a nice fluffy rise in texture without being too dry.
How to serve almond flour chocolate Chip Cookies
These chewy chocolate chip cookies are best served warm from the oven with a glass of milk or dairy free milk! They are a delightful addition to any dessert spread.
These cookies are sturdy and slightly chewy which makes them ideal for making ice cream sandwiches. Scoop vanilla bean ice cream into rounds and sandwich between two almond flour chocolate chip cookies. Wrap in parchment and freeze again until the ice cream is frozen solid.
What ingredients do I need to make these Grain Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies?
- Room temperature egg
- Light brown sugar
- Coconut oil
- Vanilla extract
- Fine Almond flour
- Salt
- Baking soda
- Chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips!
- Flakey sea salt
Frequently Asked Questions
You can and it will work, but I prefer the texture of brown sugar
No. It is best to use ultra fine blanched almond flour for these grain free cookies.
Yes use the same amount of butter as coconut oil. Allow the melted butter to cool slightly before mixing it in with the sugar and eggs.
mix in Options for almond flour chocolate chip cookies
Traditionally these almond flour cookies are made with semi sweet chocolate chips, but there are many mix in options.
- Nuts – mix any kind of roasted nuts into the batter for extra crunch. I like to use roasted and salted walnuts.
- Mini Chocolate Chips – Using semi-sweet mini chocolate chips allows you to have more chocolate chips in each bite
- Mini M&Ms – Use mini M&Ms instead of chocolate chips for festive colorful gluten free cookies
How to make Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
To begin, just grab a large mixing bowl, a whisk and a spatula. Then, combine the wet ingredients in a bowl.
Next, in a separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients with a spatula.
Then, slowly mix in chocolate chips. After the batter is mixed, cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
This chilling step is important. If you know you will want to bake these cookies in a hurry, make the dough the night before and pull it out of the fridge just before you bake.
Finally, transfer dough balls onto a prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes at 350F or until the cookies are golden brown.
Transfer baked cookies to a wire rack. Allow to cool before you eat!
Storage and freezing
Store these chewy cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days. You can store them for up to two weeks in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Check out these other almond flour cookie recipes
- Holiday Almond Cookies
- Paleo Slice and Bake Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Mocha Cookies
- Loaded Birthday Cake Cookie Bars
Keep reading to find the full recipe for these gluten free chocolate chip cookies! If you make them and enjoy them, please share with me on Instagram or rate and review them in the comments below!
Grain Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
The best chewy gluten free chocolate chip cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 egg – room temperature
- 1/3 cup melted and cooled coconut oil
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- Flakey sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together coconut oil, light brown sugar, vanilla extract and egg
- In a separate bowl combine almond flour, salt, and baking soda
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients with a spatula
- Fold chocolate chips into the batter with a spatula
- Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for an hour
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Scoop out about 1/4 cup of batter per cookie, place on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with flakey sea salt
- Place in the oven and cook for 18-20 minutes
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly and enjoy!
Jess says
Thank you for such a great recipe! I made these a few days ago, and they are just delicious! I’m always on the hunt for new chocolate chip cookies, and these are really special. Nice and chewy! They also looked just as beautiful as in your pictures. (I only needed to bake for 13 minutes, but might be specific to my oven.) I’m new to your blog, and this was my first recipe, but I’ll be trying more for sure. Thanks again!
Madeline Tague says
Amazing!! I am so glad to hear that. Thank you for letting me know!
Alexis says
Thank you for this recipe! I recently had to cut added sugar and non-whole wheat grains from my diet for health reasons and it hasn’t been exactly easy. These cookies are so chewy and delicious, one of them makes a great after dinner treat 🙂 Loving your blog!!
Madeline says
I am so glad you enjoy it!!!
Amelia De Campo says
These cookies are soooo good I’ve already made them twice (and I rarely make recipes more than once). The texture is perfect. I think the salt and dark choc chips is what makes it so delicious!
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Madeline says
AMAZING!! thank you so much!!
Molly says
Hi! Can I sub coconut sugar or maple syrup for the brown sugar to make these? Is it 1:1 if I do that? Thanks!! These look amazing.
Madeline says
Hi Molly! I tried this recipe with coconut sugar and they weren’t the same consistency… a little crispier, but if that doesn’t both you then go ahead and use that at 1:1. I would not use maple syrup. 🙂
Michelle says
So yummy! The chewy texture is perfect! So thankful for your recipes…they have made my lifestyle change way easier to navigate! Keep creating!
Madeline says
Yay! Thank you!
Jackie says
The dough tastes just like regular cookies & although I struggled not to eat the whole bowl of raw dough, the cookies were also amazing once baked!!!
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Madeline says
That makes me so happy!! My goal was to make them taste exactly like a regular chocolate chip cookie!
Danielle says
These are so good I had to freeze them right away so I don’t eat them all. I love that they are chewy cookies. Other cookies tend to come out fluffy, like flat muffins, and I don’t want that in a cookie. P.S I used Splenda brown sugar since that is all I have at home.
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Madeline says
So smart to freeze them! So glad that swap worked. THank you!
Carly says
These are the best gluten free chocolate chip cookies I have made! I always struggle finding the right texture using gluten free flours, but these came out perfectly and my non gluten free family members enjoyed them too. Awesome recipe!! Will definitely be making these again.
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Madeline says
Aw thank you!!!
Lara Dominianni says
I am obsessed with these cookies! I was in the mood for a classic chocolate chip cookie with almond flour and I’m so happy I tried these. They are soft, chewy and are so easy to whip up. I loved the use of brown sugar! I didn’t have chocolate chips so I used m&m’s and they were still so good. I will definitely make these again!
Madeline says
thank you lara!! you are the sweetest!
Lynda says
These cookies are easy to make with ingredients I already had on my kitchen! No fuss and delicious gluten free option! Thank you!
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Madeline says
So wonderful to hear that! Thank you!
Nicole says
Having to eat gluten and dairy free, I sometimes struggle to find delicious cookie recipes that still taste amazing. This recipe is a winner!! The cookies are so easy to make and taste delicious. Even my boyfriend, who is not GF/DF loves them. I’ve already made them twice and will definitely be making them again 🙂
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Madeline says
that makes me so happy!! so glad you found something you can have and that he can also enjoy!!
Vanessa says
Disappointed I can leave more than 5 stars! Why an easy and delicious recipe! I replaced the coconut oil with butter, thanks to Madelines guidance and they turned out great! Watch the time because 15 minutes was a little long for mine. Still great recipe by a wonderful food blogger!
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Madeline says
amazing! thank you!! Yep any time the recipes are altered its good to be mindful of cook time / every oven is different so thats good advice 🙂
Morgan says
Delicious! Made for friends and they got rave reviews!
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Madeline says
Amazing!! so glad to hear it!! Thank you!
Amy says
I love these cookies! Crunchy outside chewy inside, the best cookie texture!
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Madeline says
Thank you!!
Heidi says
Love these cookies so much that I made them for my future mother in laws birthday! She loves them as does the whole family, but especially us gluten sensitive folks. Love the addition of flaky salt! Perfect! Thankyou!!
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Madeline says
thats so great!! thank you!!
Erin says
So yummy! Ever since I saw them on your Instagram I have been making them on the regular. Thanks for all your recipes and hard work.
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Madeline says
Thank you!!!
maria m says
my boyfriend’s dad tried to avoid gluten as much as possible so every time I’m in town I make him a batch of these cookies. the whole family is OBSESSED. incredible texture, chew, I even enjoy the way the coconut oil makes them melt in your mouth differently. I usually add in a pinch of cinnamon to spice things up. love these cookies!
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Madeline says
amazing!! thank you so much!!
Morgan says
Made for the 2nd time today. So easy and so good!! Love how chewy they are
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Alanna says
I just made these for the first time. I let them cool off, and just tried a cookie. The texture is perfect. Crunchy on the outside and super soft & chewy on the inside. I followed the recipe to the T. However, I did not add the flakes of salt on top.. The only critique I will say is that 1 tsp of Salt is Way too much! I was skeptical about adding that much salt 🧂, so I added a little bit less than a full Teaspoon and it is still way too salty. Other than that they are really delicious cookies. I will be making these again in the future, but with only a 1/4 tsp of salt next time.
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Madeline says
hey Alanna! sorry you found them salty! it definitely depends on what kind of salt you’re using as to how much is too much (kosher salt is usually best in baking), but sometimes I know it’s also just personal preference. glad you liked them otherwise!