Chocolate Chunk Chocolate Chip Cookies {Grain-free, Dairy-free option}
Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies that are filled with chunks of dark chocolate. Using real butter provides that traditional mouthfeel, and a base made with grain-free ingredients won't break your blood sugar.
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Hand beater or stand mixer
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Paleo baking flour Bob’s Red Mill brand
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter** cold room temperature
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate plus more for garnishing if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the Paleo baking flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Stir to blend.
- In a separate large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and coconut sugar until fluffy and creamy, 2 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Slowly add the flour mixture while still beating until everything is incorporated together. Be careful not to overmix. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes (*see note).
- Once chilled, use your hands or a cookie scoop to gather 1½ tablespoons of dough and roll it into balls, placing the balls of dough at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes until the edges have started to turn golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet, before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
*If you would prefer to bake the cookies right away, I suggest rolling the balls of dough (not flattening) and placing a few extra chocolate chips on top before baking
**I didn't test this recipe with coconut oil instead of butter, but you can try the substitution if you have a dairy intolerance or would like to make these cookies fully Paleo. Use soft coconut oil at room temperature, and cream it together with the coconut sugar as stated in the directions.