Cassava Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

Cassava chocolate chip cookies are soft, fluffy and delicious! They are naturally gluten free and paleo friendly. If you are looking for an easy and unique cookie recipe, then these cookies are for you!

Cassava flour chocolate chip cookies

These cookies are made from one cup of cassava flour! Cassava flour is a naturally gluten free flour made from cassava plant root. This flour is very interesting to bake with because it is starchy, very mild in flavor, and fine it texture. It actually creates delicious and chewy cookies and baked goods (hence this cookie recipe). Definitely keep reading to find out all the details.

Why you’ll love cassava chocolate chip cookies

• Cassava cookies are gluten free and paleo friendly.
• They take only 10-12 minutes to bake!
• This recipe is made with nine ingredients.
• They are very easy to make.
• This recipe is made with wholesome ingredients.
• Cassava chocolate chip cookies are unique and fun!
• These cookies can be enjoyed with a large glass of milk.
• You can typically find cassava flour at your local grocery store or you can buy it on amazon.
• Additionally, try these chewy paleo chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients needed for cassava flour chocolate chip cookies

Let’s take a minute to breakdown all the ingredients.

• Cassava flour is the main flour ingredients. This kind from amazon is great! I do not recommend substituting any other flours in this recipe.

• Baking soda and baking powder are both used to puff up these cookies. A combination helps create the best fluffy and chewy cookies.

• One egg helps bind all the ingredients together.

• Refined coconut oil is the baking fat we are working with. You can also use softened butter.

• Cashew butter or almond butter add texture and consistency. Both options work well in this recipe!

• Coconut sugar is an all natural sweetener that adds the perfect amount of sweetness to these cookies.

• Next, a splash of vanilla extract helps enhance all the flavors.

• Lastly, these are my favorite dairy free chocolate chips! Feel free to use any chocolate chips you love.

How to make these cassava cookies

Making these cookies can not be any easier. They take about 10 minutes to prepare and a little over ten minutes to cook. Simply cream together the wet ingredients, add the dry ingredients and the chocolate chips and that’s it! Follow the steps to below to whip up these cassava flour cookies.

STEP 1

Firstly, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line two cookies sheets with parchment paper.

STEP 2

Add the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, add the cassava flour, baking soda and baking powder. Mix and set aside.

STEP 3

Cream together the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, cream together the butter or refined coconut oil, cashew butter, and coconut sugar using a hand mixer. Cream until smooth and combined. Then add in the egg and vanilla and cream until smooth.

STEP 4

Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold in the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a wooden spoon or spatula. Mix until fully combined and then fold in the chocolate chips.

STEP 5

Scoop! Scoop 16 cookies onto the cookie sheets. Lightly flatten the top of each cookie using a spatula or your hand.

STEP 6

Bake! Bake at 350 for 11-12 minutes. Let the cookies cool slightly before enjoying.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use another type of flour?

For this recipe I do not recommend substituting any other flour. This recipe is meant to be made with cassava flour! If you are looking for almond flour cookies, definitely give these chewy chocolate chip cookies a try.

Is cassava flour gluten free?

Yes, cassava flour is gluten free so these cookies are naturally gluten and grain free.

Can I use a different nut butter?

While this recipe calls for cashew butter you can also use natural creamy almond butter.

Can I use white sugar instead of coconut sugar?

While I have not tried substituting white cane sugar for coconut sugar in this recipe, you can definitely give it a try! Substitute the sugar 1:1. Use 3/4 cup of plain white sugar.

Do these cookies store well in the freezer?

Yes! They actually do! Bake these cookies according to the instructions below. Let the cookies cool and then store them in a freezer friendly container or bag. Store them in the freezer for up to three months. To reheat these cookies, simply let them thaw out at room temperature or you can defrost them in the microwave.

How to store these cassava flour chocolate chip cookies

Once the cassava cookies have fully cooled, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Additionally, they can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Simply thaw them out at room temperature or defrost them in the microwave. If you aren’t enjoying these cookies fresh, I find they are best when they are heated up!

If you love these cassava cookies, definitely give these a try

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Butter – chewy oatmeal cookies with creamy almond butter.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies – oatmeal cookies with natural creamy peanut butter.

Monster Cookie Recipe – made with m&m’s and chocolate!

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