These Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are so fun! These cookies are fudge like, rich and intense. They are thick, chewy, and the perfect Paleo and gluten free dessert! I grew up making chocolate crinkle cookies for holidays and special occasions, so I was super excited with how well these came out. These cookies are similar to Paleo Brownie Cookies. Both are extra chocolaty and so delicious.

Gluten free chocolate crinkle cookies.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • These gluten free chocolate crinkle cookies are quick and easy.
  • They are fun and festive for the Christmas holiday season.
  • They are chocolaty.
  • This recipe is made with wholesome ingredients.
  • It is Paleo, grain free, gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.
  • These cookies are fun for adults and kids.
  • They are soft baked and melt in your mouth delicious.
  • The coating can be made Paleo or with powdered sugar.
  • Check out these Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies for another favorite dessert.

Ingredients

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for gluten free chocolate crinkle cookies. Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients list and instructions.

Almond flour is a very common Paleo baking flour.  In addition, it adds a hint of nutty flavor to baked goods.

Tapioca flour is the Paleo equivalent of cornstarch.  In this case, it adds an elasticity to these cookies.

I used dark cocoa powder for the ultimate chocolate cookie!

 Coconut sugar is a refined sugar free sweetener, making it perfect for Paleo baking.

Use pure maple syrup for the best results. Or, substitute honey or date syrup.

Maple sugar and tapioca flour are blended together to make a Paleo friendly powdered sugar.

Other ingredients include baking soda, egg, vanilla extract, coconut oil.

Balls of chocolate dough.

How To Make

Step 1

First, sift in the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl.  Then, mix in wet ingredients.

Step 2

Chill dough for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, make powdered maple sugar.  Add maple sugar and tapioca flour to a blender and blend until powdered.  Next, add powdered maple sugar to a shallow bowl.

Step 4

Remove chilled dough and use a cookie scoop to scoop balls of dough. Then, roll each ball of dough in powdered maple sugar.  Next, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 5

Bake cookies for 9 to 10 minutes or until edges are set.

Step 6

Finally, remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.

Double chocolate cookie with coating.

Paleo Powdered Sugar

Powdered sugar is not Paleo friendly, but powered maple sugar is just as delicious!  To make this, blend tapioca flour and maple sugar until powdered.  This took about 1 minute in my high speed blender. If desired, use regular powdered sugar.

Chilling the Dough

Why is it important to refrigerate the dough?  This cookie dough is a little sticky.  Chilling the dough allows the gluten free flours to settle and marinate.  After chilling, the dough is much easier to work with.

Gluten free chocolate crinkle cookie with milk.

How to Serve & Store

Serve gluten free chocolate crinkle cookies once cool enough to handle.

They pair well with a glass of milk, coffee, or hot chocolate.

For the ultimate dessert, serve them with this Paleo Ice Cream!

These Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies have crispy edges and a fudge like center.  They maintain their crispness at room temperature for up to 3 days. 

Store in an airtight container for best results.

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Gluten free chocolate crinkle cookies.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Paleo)

These Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are filled with rich, dark chocolate. The cookies are fudge like and chewy. They are a fun and festive Paleo cookie and dessert!
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Ingredients

12 cookies

Maple Sugar Coating

Instructions 

  • First, sift almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut sugar and cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix in baking soda.
  • Then, add in egg, syrup, vanilla extract and melted coconut oil.
  • Once combined, refrigerate dough for 20 minutes.
  • While dough is chilling, make the powdered maple sugar coating. Add maple sugar and tapioca flour to a blender.
  • Then, blend until mixture is powdered, about 1 minute in a high speed blender. Add powdered maple sugar to a shallow bowl.
  • Next, preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Once dough has chilled, use a cookie scoop to scoop balls of dough. Roll each ball of dough in the sugar mixture, completely coating the outside. Repeat for all remaining dough.
  • Then, bake cookies for 9 to 10 minutes or until edges are set.
  • Lastly, cool cookies on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Do not skip the dough chilling.  It helps the dough become less sticky.
  • Make your own maple powdered sugar for a Paleo option.  Or, use regular powdered sugar.
  • Store cookies covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Calories: 181kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 59mg, Potassium: 86mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 20IU, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Addison LaBonte
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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