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    Home » Recipes » Cookies & Biscuits

    Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies

    Published: Jan 18, 2019 · Modified: Jan 21, 2022 by Vanessa Vickery · 1 Comment

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    These gluten free double chocolate chip cookies are full of flavour and tasty as. Not only are they gluten free, but they are also paleo, dairy free and vegan.

    These Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies are full of flavour and so easy to make. Not only are they gluten free, but they are also dairy free and vegan friendly.

    Bowl of gluten free chocolate cookies.

    I love creating gluten free cookie recipes, especially ones that my kids absolutely adore and these double chocolate cookies are no exception! They are simply amazing!

    These cookies are adapted from Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies and they are just as easy to prepare with only a couple of minor adjustments and the addition of raw cacao powder.  

    They are the ultimate chocolate cookie with not one but two chocolate ingredients.

    RECIPE FEATURES

    Gluten Free - suitable for people with gluten intolerances.

    Easy to Make - this recipe involves several simple steps and about 30 minutes to prepare and make

    Healthy wholefood ingredients - which are easy to find at any supermarket, health store, food markets or on-line store.

    stack of three cookies

    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED

    The ingredients you need to make these cookies are:

    • almond meal or almond flour
    • tapioca or arrowroot powder
    • baking powder
    • cacao powder
    • coconut oil
    • maple syrup or you can use honey
    • chocolate chips - pick your favourite ones to use that suits your dietary requirements
    lots of cookies on white marble kitchen bench

    RECIPE FAQS

    How long do I need to allow for cooling before I can eat these cookies?

    I would allow at least 20 minutes for the cookies to firm up before you enjoy them. They will still be warm but will have firmed up enough to enjoy as a cookie.

    What chocolate chips should I use?

    You can use any type you want to suit your dietary requirements. You can use regular chocolate chips, sugar free, dairy free, carob or cacao nibs.

    What is the best way to store them?

    You can keep them stored in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.

    cookies and chocolate chips on a bench

    Looking for other gluten free cookies to make? Try these:

    Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookies

    Gluten Free Ginger Cookies

    Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Cranberry & Macadamia Cookies

    Lastly, I would love to hear from you if you make these cookies. You can either leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! If you do make this recipe, please tag me on Instagram! It really makes my day when I see your creations of my recipes.

    Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies

    These Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies are full of flavour and so easy to make. Not only are they gluten free, but they are also dairy free and vegan friendly.
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    Category: Cookies & Biscuits
    Cuisine: Western
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 158kcal
    Author: Vanessa Vickery

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cup almond flour or almond meal
    • ¼ cup tapioca powder or arrowroot flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder gluten free
    • ⅓ cup cacao powder
    • 4 tablespoons coconut oil melted
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup
    • ⅓ cup chocolate chips can be milk, dark, dairy free, sugar free

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat: Pre-heat oven to 340 F | 170 C
    • Dry Ingredients: Add almond meal, tapioca/arrowroot, baking powder and raw cacao powder to a medium size bowl, mixing well, ensuring that there no clumps.
    • Wet Ingredients: Whisk together the coconut oil and maple syrup in another bowl, then add to the dry mixture, mixing until you form a crumbly dough. Then add the chocolate chips, folding through the mixture.
    • Make into balls: Use a soup spoon to scoop out mounds of the cookie dough. Use slightly damp hands to shape the cookies into 12 balls and placed on a lined baking tray.
    • Bake: Bake in the oven for approximately 20 minutes.
    • Cool: Allow to cool for 20 minutes on the baking tray before placing onto a wire rack to cool further.

    Notes

    You can store these cookies in an air-tight container for up to two weeks

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 25mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g

    More Gluten Free Cookies & Biscuits

    • Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookies
    • Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Gluten Free Ginger Cookies
    • Gluten Free Anzac Biscuits
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    1. Karen

      October 13, 2021 at 11:27 am

      Delicious! Filling and satisfying enough that I was able to stop at one.

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