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    Home » Desserts » Cookies, Bars & Brownies » Coconut Flour Cookies with Chocolate

    Coconut Flour Cookies with Chocolate

    Dec 30, 2020 · by Valentina · 23 Comments

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    These Coconut Flour Cookies are gluten-free, soft and chewy with a slightly crisp edge. With chocolate in every bite, and specks of vanilla throughout, everyone will love them!five stacked coconut flour chocolate chip cookies

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    Coconut flour is one of my top two flours I reach for when I'm making gluten-free baked goods. (The other is AP Cup4Cup.)

    Made from dried coconut meat, coconut flour thickens batters without drying out the final product, creating soft, chewy and delicate textures. And that’s exactly what these cookies are — soft, chewy and delicate. Not to mention super delicious!

    *Learn all about coconut flour here.*coconut flour in a wooden bowl with wooden spoon

    What’s in this recipe?

    • unsalted butter
    • granulated sugar
    • vanilla paste
    • salt
    • eggs
    • coconut flour
    • baking soda
    • semisweet chocolate chips

    This recipe is so easy!

    one ball of raw cookie dough with chocolate chip on baking sheet

    How to Make Coconut Flour Cookies

    The batter takes one bowl and about five minutes, and baking takes about twelve.

    - Mix the softened butter with the sugar, vanilla paste and salt.
    - Blend the eggs into butter mixture.
    - Fold in the coconut flour, baking soda and chocolate chips.
    -  Shape the cookies into balls without flattening them and bake in a 350°F oven until the edges are slightly golden.

    (More detailed instructions are below.)

    freshly baked coconut flour cookie on baking sheet

    Recipe Tips and Substitutions

    • This recipe calls for vanilla paste. I love the specks of vanilla. You can use pure vanilla extract if you don’t have the paste. (Switch it one-to-one.)
    • Coconut flour is sometimes a bit lumpy, but you don't have to sift it -- the lumps easily smooth out with the back of the mixing spoon.
    • I use semisweet chocolate chips in my coconut flour cookies, but feel free to use what you like (milk, dark, white).
    • Coconut flour cookies are a bit fragile before they cool, so definitely leave them on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before moving them.

    several coconut flour chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack

    Can you make them ahead?

    Yes, you can definitely make these cookies ahead.

    Room temperature. In a tightly sealed container, the cookies can be kept at room temperature for about three days.
    Refrigerator. In a tightly sealed container, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
    Freezer. Sealed tightly, you can store the cookies for about a month in the freezer.

    several coconut flour cookeis with bottom sides up

    Hope you love these Coconut Flour Cookies with Chocolate as much as my family and I do!

    They’re SO GOOD!

    More coconut flour cookie recipes:

    • Coconut Hatch Chile Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Simple Cinnamon Coconut Cookies
    • Coconut Flour Butter Cookies
    stack of coconut flour cookies

    Coconut Flour Cookies with Chocolate

    Valentina K. Wein
    These Coconut Flour Cookies are gluten-free, soft and chewy with a slightly crisp edge. With chocolate in every bite, and specs of vanilla throughout, everyone will love them!
    *Makes about 32 small cookies / about 2 per serving
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Cooling Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 32 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 193 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla paste
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon coconut flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1⅛ cup semisweet chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheets. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Make the batter. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the butter with the sugar, vanilla paste and salt. Then add the eggs and mix until they’re incorporated. Then fold in the coconut flour, baking soda and chocolate chips. (It helps to blend the eggs in with a large fork.)
    • Shape and bake. Use a 1¼ inch cookie scoop to shape the batter into balls, placing them on the parchment-lined baking sheet as you go. They should have about 2 inches between them. (Do not flatten them!) Bake in the preheated 350°F oven just until the edges begin to turn golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.
    • Cool. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes.

    NOTES

    Calorie count is only an estimate.

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 193kcal
    Keywords gluten-free cookies, coconut flour recipes
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      December 30, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      Between your last post and this one, you have made it very tempting to try using coconut flour in baked goods. Happy New Year, Valentina.

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 02, 2021 at 6:42 pm

        I hope you do try baking with coconut flour. It's fun and super delicious. Thanks so much, Karen, and a very happy new year! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    2. Marissa

      December 30, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies look fabulous, Valentina! I love that the ingredients are so simple.

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 02, 2021 at 6:40 pm

        Thanks, Marissa. Yep, super easy recipe. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    3. angiesrecipes

      December 30, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      I adore coconut ANYTHING! These low carb cookies look wonderful.

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 02, 2021 at 6:40 pm

        Thank you, Angie! Yes, them being low-carb is the "icing on the cake." 😉 ~Valentina

        Reply
    4. Kelly | Foodtasia

      December 31, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      Love how you used coconut flour in these beautiful cookies, Valentina! They have such a wonderful texture!

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 02, 2021 at 6:39 pm

        Thanks so much, Kelly! Happy New Year! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    5. Liz

      January 01, 2021 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      The cookie monster in me approves!! Your description made my mouth water. Happy New Year to you!!!

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 02, 2021 at 6:39 pm

        I Love that, Liz! I hope we all have a cookie monster within us. 😀 Thanks and a very Happy New Year to you! ~Valentina

        Reply
    6. sonia

      January 02, 2021 at 2:17 pm

      Lovely cookies with great combination of coconut and chocolate. Shall try this recipe soon. Thanks for sharing and wish you a very happy new year!

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 02, 2021 at 6:38 pm

        Thank you, Sonia. Enjoy and Happy New Year to you! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    7. 2pots2cook

      January 03, 2021 at 2:39 am

      5 stars
      Coconut and chocolate combination was the reason I fell in love with Lamingtons; these cookies are calling my name the same way ! I wish you healthy and happy 2021. !

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 03, 2021 at 6:55 pm

        I've never had a Lamington. Just looked them up, and I see you have a similar recipe on your site. Must try. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    8. David Scott Allen

      January 08, 2021 at 5:52 am

      I remember seeing your post on this first on Facebook. It made me realize that I have never cooked/baked with coconut flour. I really need to give these a try… I need to bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies for shipping to an elderly friend. If I can find the coconut flour, I will send her these!

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 12, 2021 at 1:53 pm

        I hope (and your friend) love them. Thanks so much, David. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    9. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      January 19, 2021 at 4:49 am

      5 stars
      I've never tried using coconut flour before, but I'm adding it to my grocery list because these cookies look amazing!

      Reply
    10. Renee

      May 30, 2021 at 7:48 pm

      4 stars
      These were delicious! Mine didn't flatten at all. But it was a simple recipe with great results. I love my little coconut cookie balls.

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 31, 2021 at 4:54 am

        Hi Renee. Thanks so much for writing in. So happy you liked these cookies. I'm not sure why they didn't flatten out a bit, but next time I make them I'll investigate. Enjoy and hope you had a lovely weekend. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    11. Deborah

      September 12, 2021 at 9:28 am

      4 stars
      I did flatten them and thought that was better to do, my first batch seemed under baked but my second batch was better. Thanks for the simple and easy recipe.

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 12, 2021 at 9:42 pm

        Hi Deborah, Thanks so much for writing. I'm happy you liked these, and I hope you'll make them again. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    12. Rotalia Borja

      May 31, 2024 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      I made these cookies for the first time and they don't look the same but delish! I didn't flatten per your instructions so they stayed balls 😊

      Reply
      • Valentina

        June 01, 2024 at 2:57 pm

        So happy you liked this cookie recipe. Taste over shape, right? 😉 Thanks for trying the recipe and checking out my site! ~Valentina

        Reply

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