Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

These coconut flour chocolate chip cookies are soft, gooey and so easy! This recipe takes less than 25 minutes total. Only one mixing bowl and no dough chilling required. They are soft baked and have all the traditional warm and cozy flavors of a chocolate chip cookie.  Great for any occasion!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• These coconut flour chocolate chip cookies are quick and easy.
• Only one mixing bowl.
• No dough chilling needed.
• They are made with only healthy ingredients.
• They take less than 25 minutes total.
• These cookies are soft baked and gooey.
• Great for any occasion.
• Suitable for many diets, allergies and lifestyles.
• These cookies are Paleo, grain free, gluten free, dairy free, nut free and refined sugar free.
• Check out these Coconut Flour Oatmeal Cookies for another great dessert.

Ingredients & Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for coconut flour chocolate chip cookies. Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients list and instructions.

Melted coconut oil is a great Paleo baking fat. If desired, use melted butter. Do not use another oil.

Sift coconut flour before using. Coconut flour is naturally grain free and gluten free. In addition, it is great for Paleo baking. It is extremely absorbent. Do not use another flour. For an almond flour version, try these Almond Flour Cookies!

Coconut sugar is refined sugar free. If desired, replace with lightly packed brown sugar. Or, use maple sugar.

A little baking soda helps these cookies remain tall.

Pure maple syrup adds sweetness. Replace with honey if needed.

Vanilla extract adds a great homemade flavor.

Two eggs help bind these cookies together. Do not use a Vegan egg replacement in this recipe. For egg free, try these Eggless Cookies.

Lastly, add in dark chocolate chips or chunks. Use unsweetened dark chocolate to keep this recipe dairy free and refined sugar free.

Baking with Coconut Flour

Coconut flour is made from ground up coconut flesh. 

It is naturally gluten, grain and dairy free. It is a great option for Paleo baking. 

In addition, coconut flour is lower in carbs so it appeals to those following a Keto diet. 

Baking with coconut flour can be tricky to deal with since it soaks up a ton of moisture.  This recipe only calls for ½ cup of coconut flour which is about as absorbent as 1 cup of almond flour would be. 

Although difficult to work with sometimes, it adds a little hint of sweetness and flavor to cookies.

These coconut flour chocolate chip cookies have a slight coconut flavor.

How to Make

Step 1

First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Add melted coconut oil, sifted coconut flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, salt, maple syrup and vanilla to a mixing bowl.  Then, stir to combine.

Step 3

Then, add in eggs. Stir to combine. Cookie dough will begin to thicken up.

Step 4

Fold in chocolate chips. Allow cookie dough to sit for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Then, scoop balls of dough onto lined pan. Gently press down on each dough ball before baking.

Step 6

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden.

Step 7

Finally, remove coconut flour chocolate chip cookies from oven. Allow them to fully cool on pan before removing.

Expert Tips & Tricks

Carefully measure all ingredients, especially coconut flour.

If needed, replace coconut oil with melted butter. Do not use another oil.

This cookie dough will look very wet at first. After eggs are added, it will thicken.

Allow the cookie dough to sit for 10 minutes before baking. This allows the coconut flour to absorb more liquid.

These coconut flour chocolate chip cookies are very fragile. Coconut flour does not firm up while baking.

For firmer cookies, store in fridge.

They can be frozen, but will become more crumbly.

Flavor Variations & Add Ins

Try these flavor variations and add ins for coconut flour chocolate chip cookies.

Use mini chocolate chips.

Use chocolate chips or chunks.

Add in a pinch of cinnamon.

Use honey instead of maple syrup.

Use white chocolate chips.

How to Serve & Store

Serve coconut flour chocolate chip cookies once cool enough to handle.

Serve with milk, hot chocolate, coffee or tea.

Or, serve with this Paleo ice cream!

Store cookies at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Store in fridge for firmer cookies.

Freeze if needed. These chocolate chip cookies with coconut flour will crumble when defrosted.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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