Chocolate crinkle cookies

Soft, fluffy and chocolatey. What more could you want in a chocolate crinkle cookie? No matter what time of year, these cookies do not disappoint. Make them for the holiday season, make them for a friend, or make them just because! There is really no right or wrong time to whip up this recipe. Although, the holidays are when we tend to do all the cookie baking so look no further because I have you covered with these gluten free chocolate cookies.

Ingredients in chocolate crinkle cookies

Take a look at the nine simple ingredients we are working with!

• I love using blanched almond flour in baked goods. It is only made with one ingredient: ground almonds! Which makes it a healthier alternative than regular flour. It is also loaded with healthy fats and vitamins. Make sure to use blanched almond flour as it is finer in texture.

• Cocoa powder is an unsweetened chocolate powder that adds a rich chocolate flavor to these cookies. This recipe calls for 1/4 cup.

• Baking soda allows these cookies to rise and become light and fluffy. We will be using 1/4 teaspoon.

• Salt enhances the flavor in the cookies, just 1/4 teaspoon.

• Eggs add moisture and helps bind these cookies together. We will be using one room temperature egg.

• I love baking with coconut sugar as it is a slightly healthier alternative than regular sugar! Coconut sugar adds the perfect sweetness to these cookies. You can also use regular white sugar.

• Refined coconut oil is a perfect fat substitute and keeps these cookies moist. You can also use butter or avocado oil! If you are using coconut oil, make sure it is refined as it is neutral in taste and smell.

• Vanilla extract adds the perfect hint of flavor! We will add one teaspoon.

• Powdered sugar enhances these crinkle cookies and adds the perfect touch. It’s totally optional but definitely recommended!

Why you’ll love these chocolate crinkle cookies

You’re going to love this cookie recipe and it is going to become one of your go-to holiday cookie recipes.

• These cookies are gluten free as they are made with almond flour.

• They require zero chilling time.

• Chocolate crinkle cookies are perfect to make for the holidays.

• This recipe can be made paleo friendly.

• They can be made in one bowl!

• Chocolate cookies pair perfectly with a tall glass of milk.

• These cookies are tossed in powdered sugar.

• Additionally, try these chocolate brownie peppermint cookies for some more cookie inspiration!

How to make the best crinkle cookies

These cookies are perfect to whip up for the holidays (or for any time of year!) and are so easy to make. They are gluten free and can be made paleo friendly but omitting the powered sugar. Just follow the five easy steps below!

STEP 1

Firstly, combine the wet ingredients in a large bowl. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, coconut sugar, coconut oil (or butter) and vanilla.

STEP 2

Secondly, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Add the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt. Mix to combine.

STEP 3

Next, scoop the dough into 18 balls. Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop the dough into 18 balls onto your baking sheet. Let them set for a minute to set.

STEP 4

Finally, carefully roll each ball in powdered sugar.

STEP 5

Bake and enjoy! Bake at 350 degrees for 11-13 minutes. Enjoy!

Crinkle cookie variations and substitutes

Below you will find a few variations and a couple tips and tricks.

• Up first, chocolate chips (these are a delicious non dairy kind)! Add in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to make these cookies extra chocolatey.

• Next, try white chocolate chips. Add 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips for a fun and tasty twist!

• Additionally, you can omit the powered sugar. Leaving out the powdered sugar makes these cookies paleo friendly. And they still taste just as good!

• Add a Hershey kiss. Press a Hershey kiss on top of each cookie once you remove them from the oven.

• Lastly, you can use butter instead of coconut oil for an even swap! Butter can be substituted for a 1:1 swap. You can also try giving avocado oil a try.

How to store

Once the cookies have fully cooled, store them in an airtight container on the counter or in the fridge. If you store them in the fridge they will last for up to a week.

Alternatively, you can freeze these cookies! Once they have cooled, store them in a freezer friendly container. Store them in the freezer for up to three months (now you’ll always have a tasty treat on hand).

Other holiday cookie recipes you’ll love by Brae’s Bites

If you’re in the holiday cookie spirt, definitely try some of my other favorite festive cookie recipes below.

• Coconut Flour Candy Cookies – a festive coconut flour cookie
• Chocolate Brownie Peppermint Cookies – chocolate and mint? Sign me up!
• No Bake Gingerbread Truffles – for all my gingerbread lovers
• Healthy Butter Pecan Cookies – Mmm butter pecan cookies – yum!

Additional cookie recipes to try

If you’re looking for some more cookie inspiration, definitely give some of my other cookie recipes a try!

• The Best Healthy S’mores Cookies
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Butter
• Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Almond Flour Cookie Bars
• Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Did you make this recipe?

If you give these crinkle cookies a try, then please don’t forget to rate this recipe or leave a comment down below! The feedback is super helpful to me and to other readers thinking about making this recipe. Your reviews and comments help support Brae’s Bites and allows me to continue to make delicious recipes. For some more recipe inspiration, you can also find and follow me on Instagram and Pinterest.

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Healthier Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These chocolate crinkle cookies are made with only 8 ingredients. They have a rich chocolate flavor with crunchy bottoms and soft middles.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Almond Flour Cookies, almond flour crinkle cookies, chocolate crinkle cookies, paleo chocolate cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 11 minutes minutes

Servings 18

Calories 126kcal

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup almond flour finely ground
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 egg
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• ½ cup butter OR coconut oil melted and cooled
• 1 tsp vanilla
• powdered sugar for rolling about 1/4 cup (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk the egg, coconut sugar, coconut oil and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
• Now add in the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined.
• Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop the dough into 18 balls onto your baking sheet. Let the cookies set on the cookie sheet for a minute or two.
• Now, put the powdered sugar in a small bowl and one by one place each ball in the bowl and cover it with powdered sugar.
• Bake cookies 350 11-13 minutes.
• Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the cookie sheet. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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Coconut flour cookies

Who doesn’t love a chewy holiday cookie studded with red and green candies? These coconut flour candy cookies are perfect to make for the holidays! Especially if you are looking for a gluten free dessert recipe. Since these cookies are made with coconut flour they are naturally gluten and grain free. So they are perfect for anyone with a gluten allergy or really anyone else who wants a delicious (and wholesome) cookie! Coconut flour is an interesting flour as it is quite starchy and absorbs a lot of liquid while baking. It contains more fiber and protein than regular flour as well. For tips and tricks and all the ingredient details keep reading below!

Ingredients you’ll need for coconut flour cookies

You only need eight simple ingredients to make these coconut cookies!

• Coconut flour is the main flour we are working with. We will be using 2/3 cup.

• Baking powder will help puff up these cookies. We will use one teaspoon!

• Eggs help bind all the ingredients together. For this recipe we we will need one egg plug one egg yolk.

• Smooth almond butter adds texture and flavor. Make sure to use smooth and creamy almond butter as chunky nut butter will alter the texture of these cookies.

• Maple syrup to sweeten things up! Pure maple syrup is a great all natural sweetener.

• Refined coconut oil or butter is the baking fat used as it is neutral in taste. Make sure the oil or butter is melted and cooled. Please note if you use coconut oil, the cookies will have a stronger coconut taste.

• A splash of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor! Just one teaspoon.

• Last but not least, M&M’s or chocolate chips (whichever you prefer)! If you are making these cookies for the holiday I recommend using holiday colored candies.

How to make coconut flour cookies

Follow the easy six steps below to whip up this holiday cookie recipe.

STEP 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

STEP 2

In a medium bowl add the dry ingredients: coconut flour and baking powder. Mix together until combined.

STEP 3

In a large bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: eggs, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.

STEP 4

Now fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Add in the coconut flour and baking powder to the wet mixture and use a spoon or spatula to fold the mixture until combined.

STEP 5

Fold in the m&m’s. The best part – time to fold in the m&m’s!

STEP 6

Scoop and bake! Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, scoop 18 cookies onto your baking sheet (press extra m&m’s into the top of each cookie if you choose). Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let the cookies cool slightly and then enjoy!

Tips for making the best holiday cookies

If you like cookies with soft centers that a studded with delicious candies, then these are the cookies for you! I have outlined few tips and tricks for making the best coconut flour cookies.

• Combine the coconut flour and baking powder in a small bowl separate from the wet ingredients. This will prevent over mixing.

• Whisk together eggs, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil (or butter), and vanilla in a large bowl until fully combined and then stir in the dry flour mixture. This will ensure all the ingredients blend nicely.

• Fold the m&m’s into the batter with a spoon or a spatula just until combined. Don’t over mix!

• Press a few extra m&m’s into the top of each cookie before you bake them to make the tops of each cookie look pretty!

Baking with coconut flour

For this recipe, coconut flour is the main flour we are working with as it makes up the base of this cookie. Baking with coconut flour can be tricky (sometime I am hesitant to bake with it) as it soaks up a lot of moisture when it bakes. So you need to make sure you add enough moisture to create nicely textured baked goods. Adding more eggs and liquid to the coconut flour makes the perfect consistency and texture for baked goods.

A few other items to note when baking with coconut flour:

• Coconut flour has a slight coconut taste and smell but it blends nicely with the creamy almond butter in this recipe.
• It also has many benefits! Nutritionally speaking, it’s naturally gluten free, rich in fiber and fat, and low in carbohydrates.

How to store these holiday cookies

Once these cookies have fully cooled, store them in an airtight container on the counter for 2-3 days. They can also be stored in the fridge for up to a week! I find it best to store leftover cookies in the fridge as they last much longer. Additionally, you can store these in a freezer friendly bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. To defrost the cookies from the freezer, simply let them thaw at room temperature or defrost them in the microwave.

Other cookie recipes you’ll love

Here are some other cookie recipes you’re going to love:

• Paleo Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – another fun holiday cookie recipe tossed in powdered sugar.

• Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies – a go-to chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe that doesn’t disappoint.

• Healthy Butter Pecan Cookies – whip up butter pecan cookies instead of pecan pie!

• White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies – oat flour cookies studded with white chocolate and dried cranberries.

If you love this coconut flour cookie recipe, I would really appreciate a review. Your feedback and support means so much to me! It helps me continue to do what I love and create delicious recipes for you. For more recipe inspiration, you can also find and tag me on instagram: @braesbites

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Coconut Flour Candy Cookies (Gluten Free)

Coconut flour candy cookies are soft and chewy. These cute candy cookies are made from a mixture of coconut flour, almond butter and M&M candies. They also only require 8 ingredients that you probably already have on hand!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword coconut flour candy cookies, coconut flour cookies, easy holiday cookie recipe, healthy cookie recipe, holiday cookie recipe, m&m cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 15

Calories 137kcal

Equipment

• Baking Sheets

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup coconut flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
• ½ cup smooth almond butter
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup butter OR refined coconut oil melted
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ cup m&m OR chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl add the dry ingredients: coconut flour and baking powder. Mix until combined.
• In a large bowl, add wet ingredients: eggs, almond butter, maple syrup, butter (or coconut oil) and vanilla. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
• Now fold in the coconut flour and baking powder to the wet mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to fold the mixture until combined.
• Now fold in the m&m candies.
• Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, scoop 15 cookies onto your baking sheet (press extra candies into the top of each cookie!)
• Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let the cookies cool slightly and then enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg

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Double chocolate chip cookies

Everyone needs a go-to double chocolate chip cookie recipe (especially when you want to switch things up from traditional chocolate chip cookies, these chocolate cookies are going to become your new favorite recipe). These cookies are made from a base of almond flour, cocoa powder and coconut flour to create perfectly textured cookies. These dry ingredients are combined with your typical cookie ingredients (like eggs, oil and sugar) to create the best almond flour cookies.

Dry ingredients needed for double chocolate chip cookies

You will need the below ten ingredients to whip up these double chocolate chip cookies!

• Almond flour: Almond flour is the main flour in this recipe. You will want to use blanched almond flour as it is made from almonds with skins removed. Blanched almond flour tends to be much finer than almond meal resulting in better textured baked goods.

• Cocoa powder: Next up is cocoa powder. We will be using 1/4 cup to make a rich chocolate flavor. Cocoa powder can be very bitter in flavor. We will be adding pure maple syrup to add sweetness and cut out the bitterness.

• Coconut flour: Coconut flour is a great gluten free flour that pairs nicely with almond flour. We will be using 3 tablespoons in this recipe.

• Baking soda: You will need 1/2 tsp of baking soda as it will help puff up these cookies.

• Salt: Add about a pinch of salt to help enhance the flavor, you will need 1/2 teaspoon.

Wet ingredients needed for double chocolate cookies

• Egg: We will be adding one egg into this recipe because the egg helps bind everything together.

• Avocado oil, refined coconut oil or butter: Next up is refined coconut oil. This is my favorite coconut oil to buy on amazon! It is refined meaning it is neutral in taste and smell (it just gives off a slight coconut flavor). You can also use butter or avocado oil for an even swap.

• Pure maple syrup: Pure maple syrup is a great all natural sweetener that is used to add a little sweetness into these cookies. I love this kind. Make sure to use pure maple syrup and not pancake syrup.

• A splash of pure vanilla extract will help bring all the flavors together.

• Chocolate chips; Lastly, we have chocolate chips! Fold in 1/2 cup of your favorite chocolate morsels. A chocolate cookie base with chocolate chips = pure goodness!

The best chocolate chocolate chip cookies

These chocolate chocolate chip cookies are the best because they have double the chocolate! They are also paleo, gluten free, and so easy to make! They have a soft chewy center and a slightly crisp outside. Plus, you can top them with flaked sea salt to create the best salty and sweet cookie.

First off, the main flour used is almond flour. I love baking with almond flour as it is only made with one ingredient: ground almonds! Which makes it a healthy alternative from traditional flour. It is lower in carb and higher in fat content than traditional flour but it also has many other nutrients like vitamin E and magnesium. Almond flour is great gluten free and paleo baking flour.

Secondly, the other flour used is coconut flour. Baking with coconut flour can be tricky as it absorbs a lot of liquid in baking. I find that adding small amounts of coconut flour in combination with almond flour allows for the perfect consistency. You can typically find coconut flour at your local grocery store or you can order a large bag on Amazon.

Lastly, you will love these cookies because they only require ten ingredients that you probably have on hand. A simple double chocolate cookie recipe? Sign me up! In addition to the almond flour and coconut flour you will need: cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, egg, coconut oil, maple syrup and chocolate chips.

Cooking supplies needed for double chocolate chip cookies

For this double chocolate chip cookie recipe you will need a few traditional baking items (nothing fancy!). Here are the supplies you’ll need:

• Cookie tray
• Parchment paper or non stick cooking spray
• Large mixing bowl
• Medium mixing bowl
• Mixing Spoon or whisk

In addition to the above items you will need a set of measuring cups and measuring spoons.

Why you’ll love these almond flour cookies

These almond flour cookies are so delicious. They require one cup of finely ground almond flour and a few other ingredients you probably have on hand. Here is a few reasons why you’ll love them:

• These almond flour cookies are gluten free and paleo friendly.
• They only require 9 ingredients!
• Almond flour cookies are packed with double the chocolate flavor.
• You can store any leftover cookies in the freezer.
• These chocolate chocolate chip cookies have double the chocolate flavor.
• This cookie recipe is topped with flaked sea salt (optional, but recommended!)
• You can add more chocolate chips for extra chocolate goodness.

Other cookie recipes by Brae’s Bites that you will love

While these double chocolate chip cookies are one of my favorites, definitely try some of my other cookie recipes below.

• Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies – a popular paleo and gluten free chocolate chip cookie!

• Soft and Fluffy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies – a classic vegan cookie made easy and simple.

• Coconut Flour Candy Cookies – a fun festive treat that is perfect to make for the holidays.

• Almond Flour Cookie Bars – don’t want regular chocolate chip cookies? Turn them into cookie bars!

• Healthy Butter Pecan Cookies – instead of pecan pie, make these browned butter pecan cookies.

Did you make these cookies?

Did you make these chocolate chocolate chip cookies? If so, I would really appreciate a rating and a review down below. Your feedback is super helpful to me and other readers thinking about making this recipe. I love hearing from you and I can’t wait to see what you make!

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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

If you love soft and chewy cookies, these double chocolate chip cookies are for you! They are made from a mixture of almond flour, cocoa powder, and coconut flour making them paleo and gluten free.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Double Chocolate Cookies, Gluten Free Cookies, Paleo cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 146kcal

Equipment

• Baking sheet

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp coconut flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 egg
• ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp butter, avocado oil, OR refined coconut oil melted and cooled
• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, add the dry ingredients: almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut flour, baking soda and salt. Mix and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: egg, coconut oil (or avocado oil or butter), maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
• Now pour the dry flour mixture into the wt ingredients and fold just until combined. Then fold in the chocolate chips.
• Scoop 12 cookies onto the cookie sheet and top with additional flaked sea salt. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let the cookies cool slightly and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

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What are avocado chocolate chip cookies?

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these avocado cookies!

To start, these cookies are made from a combination of quick oats and finely ground oat flour. And avocado oil comes into the mix as it replaces some of the baking fat in this recipe!

In summary, avocado oil cookies are similar to traditional oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! But this cookie recipe is a fun twist as it uses avocado oil. They are still loaded with oats and chocolate chips making them absolutely delicious and wholesome.

Why you’ll love these avocado oil cookies

Heres why you’ll love these cookies!

• They can be made in one bowl!

• Avocado oil chocolate chip cookies are gluten free.

• This recipe is made with wholesome ingredients.

• Additionally, try these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Butter!

• This recipe makes 18 cookies.

• Lastly, these cookies are soft, chewy, and moist!

Ingredients needed for avocado chocolate chip cookies

Let’s take a minute to break down the ingredients that make up these healthy oatmeal cookies.

Coconut sugar and maple syrup are the two sweeteners we are working with. They both add an all natural sweetness.

Butter and avocado oil are the two baking fats used in this recipe. The combination of these two ingredients work really well together.

One egg to help bind all the ingredients together.

Vanilla extract will enhance the flavors.

Oats and oat flour are the two main flour ingredients! Make sure to use very fine ground oat flour as it creates nicely textured baked goods.

A hint of cinnamon to enhance the flavor!

Baking soda helps puff up these cookies.

Just a pinch of salt! We will be using 1/4 teaspoon.

Lastly, chocolate chips! The best part! Chocolate chips are always a good idea when it comes to cookies.

How to make these avocado oil chocolate chip cookies

Below I have outlined how to make these easy avocado cookies. With a few simple steps and a few simple ingredients, you can have yourself a batch!

STEP 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. And line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

STEP 2

Add the wet ingredients. Start off by creaming together the coconut sugar, maple syrup, butter, and avocado oil in a large bowl. Use a hand mixture and cream until smooth. Then add in the egg and vanilla.

STEP 3

Add in the dry ingredients. Add in the oats, oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Continue to mix.

STEP 4

Fold in the chocolate. Use a spoon or spatula and fold in the chocolate chips.

STEP 5

Scoop 18 cookies. Use a cookie scoop or a spoon and scoop the cookies onto the baking sheets.

STEP 6

Bake! Bake the cookies for 12-13 minutes. Let them cool and then enjoy!

What makes these cookies healthier?

Firstly, they are made from oats and oat flour. Oats are a great source of whole grains and fiber. They are a very nutritious grain and a great source of carbohydrates. They have a great nutritional profile that can contribute to your overall health.

Avocado oil is a neutral baking oil that is high in oleic acid. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat, which is considered a healthy fat. Unsaturated fats can play a number of beneficial roles that can contribute to your overall health.

Also, I like using these enjoy life chocolate chips. They are made with all natural ingredients and are free from common allergens and ingredients like from: gluten and wheat, peanuts, dairy, tree nuts, soy, casein, sulfites, egg, lupin, sesame, fish, mustard, crustaceans, and shellfish. You can typically dins them at your local grocery store or on Amazon!

Substitutes and variations

Find some substitutes and variations for these cookies below.

Oat flour. There are so many great store bought bags of oat flour. If your local grocery store doesn’t have oat flour offerings, Amazon has so many options! Make sure you buy fine ground oat flour as it is the best before baking. You can also make homemade oat flour by blending whole oats in a high speed blender. You want to blend them until they form into a very fine flour.

Chocolate chips. For this recipe you can use any chocolate chips you prefer. Dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips work best! But if you’re feeling like switching things up, use white chocolate!

Butter and oil. This avocado cookie recipes uses 1/4 cup of butter and 1/4 cup of avocado oil as the baking fats. If for some reason you don’t have these on hand, you can use a combination of coconut oil or another light oil. Just make sure it is a total of 1/2 cup.

Pure maple syrup. This recipe uses a bit of all natural maple syrup but you can also use honey!

How to store

Once the cookies have fully cooled, store them in an airtight container. You can store them in the fridge for a week. Or store them in a freezer friendly container in the freezer for a few months.

Looking for some more healthy cookies recipes?

If you love these avocado cookies, definitely try some of my other cookie recipes below.

The Best Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Healthy Butter Pecan Cookies

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Butter

Double Chocolate Coconut Oil Sea Salt Cookies

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Did you make these avocado oil cookies?

If you make these cookies I would really appreciate a rating and a review down below! Your feedback is super helpful to me and to other readers thinking about making this recipe.

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Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies (Avocado Oil)

Avocado chocolate chip cookies are loaded with flavor and chocolate chips, of course. They are made from a mixture of oat flour, quick oats and avocado oil. These cookies are a healthier twist on traditional cookies and will become your new favorite recipe!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword avocado oil chocolate chip cookies, avocado oil cookies, gluten free cookie recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Servings 18

Calories 156kcal

Ingredients

• ½ cup coconut sugar
• ¼ cup butter softened
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• ¼ cup avocado oil
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups quick oats
• 1 cup oat flour finely ground
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl cream together the coconut sugar, butter, avocado oil, and maple syrup. Cream until smooth.
• Now add in the egg and vanilla. Continue to blend until smooth.
• Using a spoon or a spatula, fold in all the dry ingredients: oats, oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined.
• Now fold in the chocolate chips.
• Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop 18 cookies onto your baking sheet.
• Bake for 12-13 minutes. Let the cookies cool slightly before enjoying!

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

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What are thumbprint cookies?

The base of this cookie is made from a mixture of almond flour, coconut oil and maple syrup which compliments the caramel filling perfectly! 

These cookies have a creamy almond butter caramel filling which gives the middle a mild, nutty flavor boost.

Lastly, these cookies are topped off with a chocolate drizzle which is made by melting chocolate and refined coconut oil in the microwave.

Ingredients needed for this thumbprint cookie recipe

You will need the below ingredients to makes these easy thumbprint cookies!

• Almond flour is the main flour used in these cookies. I love using this kind from amazon because it is very finely ground which results in nicely textured baked goods.

• Refined coconut oil is adding moisture to this recipe. I like using refined coconut oil because it is neutral in taste.

• Adding maple syrup gives these cookies an all natural sweetness.

• A pinch of salt helps enhance the flavor!

• Almond butter is going to add creaminess to the caramel filling. You can use any creamy nut butter of choice.

• Lastly, chocolate chips are going to be used for the chocolate drizzle.

Why you’ll love this thumbprint cookie recipe

These almond flour cookies are gluten free, dairy free, vegan and paleo friendly.

They are made from wholesome ingredients like almond flour and almond butter.

Almond flour cookies are so easy to make and only require 6 ingredients.

These cookies are refined sugar free as they are sweetened with pure maple syrup.

How to make these almond flour cookies

Follow the below steps to make this thumbprint cookie recipe!

• Firstly, you’ll want to make your cookie dough. All you need to do is combine the ingredients in a medium bowl until it forms into a ball. Then, place it in the fridge while you make your filling.

• Make your caramel filling. Combine all filling ingredients in a medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, cream until smooth.

• Roll cookie dough in 12 balls. Using a spoon and the palm of your hands, roll the dough into 12 balls and line them up evenly on a baking sheet.

• Use a 1/2 teaspoon to make an indentation for the filling. Press an indentation into each cookie ball and scoop the filling into the 12 indentations.

• Bake and drizzle! Bake cookies in the oven for 15 minutes. Once they cool, drizzle with melted chocolate and enjoy!

How to store these cookies

If not enjoyed immediately, let the cookies cool and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.

I like enjoying these cookies straight from the fridge because the chocolate drizzle is hardened.

You can also store these cookies in the freezer! Make sure they are stored in a freezer friendly container or bag. Simply let the cookies thaw at room temperature and then enjoy!

Other cookie recipes by Braes Bites

If you love these thumbprint cookies, make sure to try some of my other favorite cookie recipes below.

Cassava Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond Flour Cookie Bars

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Butter

Healthy Butter Pecan Cookies

Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Did you make these caramel thumbprint cookies?

Did you make these caramel thumbprint cookies? If so, I would really appreciate a rating and review.

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Disclaimer: Peter said that these are his favorite cookies to date! And he’s a tough critic, lol. I hope you love these cookies as much as we do! Please let me know how you like them.

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Thumbprint Cookie Recipe (Paleo, Gluten Free)

This thumbprint cookie recipe is the best recipe to make for the holidays, or even all year around! They only require 6 ingredients and a few simple steps. These cookies have an almond flour cookie base, a creamy almond butter caramel middle, and a chocolate drizzle to top things off.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Almond Flour Cookies, bakery style paleo cookies, thumbprint cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 231kcal

Ingredients

cookie dough

• 2 cups almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ tsp salt

caramel filling

• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

chocolate drizzle

• ¼ cup chocolate chips
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• First, you'll want to make the cookie dough. Combine all the dough ingredients and set your bowl in the fridge while you make the filling.
• Combine all the filling ingredients in a small bowl and cream until smooth using a hand held mixer.
• Remove your dough from the fridge and roll the dough into 12 balls. Using a 1/4 teaspoon press an indentation into each cookie ball for the filling. Scoop the filling into the 12 indentations.
• Place your cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, you can make your chocolate drizzle by melting the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave. Microwave in 15 second increments, stirring each time until fully melted.
• Once the cookies have fully cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg

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Ingredients needed to make healthy magic bars

• First up is blanched almond flour! Almond flour is the main flour in this recipe.

• The refined coconut oil is used for the bottom layer and caramel layer.

• The maple syrup creates natural sweetness

• A splash of vanilla extract enhances the flavor.

• Next, a pinch of salt, 1/2 tsp

• The shredded coconut, cashews and chocolate chips create the middle layer

• Natural creamy peanut butter is the best for this recipe

• Lastly, coconut cream tops things off!

Four delicious and easy layers

Firstly, make the bottom layer. The bottom crust layer is made from almond flour, giving these cookies a slight nutty flavor.

• blanched almond flour
• coconut oil, refined
• maple syrup
• vanilla
• salt

Secondly, make the coconut, cashew and chocolate layer. Once the bottom layer has cooled, add the coconut, cashews and chocolate.

• shredded coconut
• cashews
• chocolate chips

Thirdly, make the caramel layer. Pour the creamy caramel on top of the coconut, cashews and chocolate.

• maple syrup
• coconut oil, refined
• peanut butter
• vanilla
• salt

Finally, make the coconut cream layer. The coconut cream is the last layer before we bake the cookies for another 25 minutes.

• coconut cream, hard part from canned coconut milk
• maple syrup

Is this recipe gluten free?

Yes! Because almond flour is used as the base, this recipe is naturally gluten free.

In addition to being gluten free, they are also paleo friendly and dairy free.

How can I store these healthy magic bars?

These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Additionally, they can be stored in the freezer for 3-4 months.

I prefer storing my baked goods in the freezer and enjoying them slightly chilled. It’s best if you pre slice these bars and freeze them individually. They last much longer in the freezer and only take a minute to defrost.

Other cookie recipes you’ll love

If you loved these magic bars, certainly try some of my other cookie recipes below!

Oatmeal chocolate chip almond butter cookies

Double chocolate coconut oil sea salt cookies

Almond flour lemon cookies

Peanut butter cookie sandwiches with salted buttercream

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Magic Bars – Coconut Cashew Chocolate Caramel Layered Bars

Coconut, cashew, and chocolate set in a caramel and coconut cream layer all over an almond flour cookie crust. These cookie bars are surprisingly very easy to make and are absolutely delicious. They just require a few easy steps!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword 7 layer bars, healthy layered cookies, layered cookie bars, layered cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 hours hours

Servings 12

Calories 298kcal

Ingredients

bottom layer

• 2 cups blanched almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp salt

coconut, cashew and chocolate topping

• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped cashews
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips

caramel layer

• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp of peanut butter or nut butter of choice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt

coconut cream layer

• 1/2 cup coconut cream hard part from canned coconut milk, blended
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8×8 pan or line it with parchment paper.
• Start by making your bottom layer. Combine all the bottom layer ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix until fully combined and the press mixture into the 8×8 pan in an even layer. Place your pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
• While the bottom layer is cooking, measure out the coconut, cashews, and chocolate chips for the next layer. Set them aside.
• Remove crust from the oven and let it cool. Leave your oven on.
• Now you can start to make the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan, add all the in ingredients over low heat. Slowly stir together until all ingredients have melted and are fully combined. Turn off the heat and set pan aside.
• Now that the crust has been cooling, sprinkle the measured coconut, cashews and chocolate chips over the crust. Then pour the caramel sauce on top. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, make the coconut cream layer. Using a hand mixer or a whisk, cream together the coconut cream and maple syrup just until combined. Using a spoon, spoon the coconut mixture on top of the caramel layer.
• Place your pan back in the oven to bake for 25 more minutes.
• Remove the pan and let it cool for 30 minutes and then place it in the fridge or freezer for at least an hour. This allows the bars to fully set. Then slice the bars into 12 squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg

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