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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M&M cookie recipe

Who doesn’t love a chewy, warm and chocolatey m and m cookie?

I made a batch of these cookies over the weekend and everyday that week, Peter took a couple to work until they were gone. I think I caught him sneaking a few more after dinner time too LOL. But hey, that just shows how good they are.

In case you didn’t know, I LOVE making cookies, letting them cool, and freezing them.

It’s genius in my opinion. That way we always have yummy treats on hand when guests come over. Or, just for us when we are craving a chocolatey treat!

Simply heat one (or three) in the microwave, pour a glass of milk, and BAM you have the perfect dessert in under 30 seconds.

If you love cookies as much as I do, especially cookies loaded with chocolate and made with wholesome ingredients, then these chocolate M&M cookies are for you!

Why you’ll love these chocolate M&M cookies

You’re going to love these chocolate m&m cookies! Here are a few reasons why I love them:

• They are made with white whole wheat flour. And you won’t even notice!

• M&M cookies are loaded with chocolate flavor. You can thank the cocoa powder and M&Ms.

• This recipe only requires 20-30 minutes of chilling time.

• These cookies are freezer friendly (if not consumed in one sitting lol!)

• These cute cookies are studded with colorful M&Ms which makes them perfect to whip up for a party or celebration.

Ingredients needed for this M&M cookie recipe

You will need the below ingredients to whip up this M&M cookie recipe!

• First up, white whole wheat flour is the main flour used in this recipe.

• Cocoa powder adds a deep, rich chocolate flavor.

• Baking soda is the leavening agent used to puff up these cookies.

• Just a pinch of salt helps enhance the flavor profile.

• One egg binds all the ingredients together.

• Refined coconut oil OR butter are the two baking fats used.

• The combination of coconut sugar and pure maple syrup creates an all natural sweetness.

• Vanilla extract also helps enhance the flavor in these cookies.

• Lastly, M&M candies to finish things off!

What makes these M&M cookies healthier?

White whole wheat flour is the main flour in this recipe. It is whole grain and mild in flavor which makes it great for baking! It is also rich in vitamins, fiber, and minerals.

One of the sweeteners used in this recipe is maple syrup. Pure maple syrup is a great all natural and non processed sweetener. It works great in baked goods by adding chewiness and sweetness.

Possible substitutes for these cookies

• If you don’t have M&Ms feel free to use chocolate chips or even white chocolate chips instead!

• You can substitute the coconut oil for butter. Alternatively, you can sub the butter for coconut oil. Or a combination of both, as long as it is 3/4 cup!

• If you prefer regular all purpose flour you can use that instead of the white whole wheat flour.

Tips for making this chocolate M&M cookie

• Press extra M&Ms into the top of each cookie before baking.

• Combine the dry and wet ingredients separately before combining them together – this prevents over mixing!

• Use refined coconut oil as it is neutral in taste and smell. You can definitely use regular coconut oil but the cookies may end up having a slight coconut taste. Or you can use butter!

How to store these cookies

Once the cookies have cooled, store them in an airtight container.

Store them in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Other cookie recipes you’ll love

If you love this m and m cookie recipe, definitely try some of my other cookie recipes below.

• Healthier Double Chocolate Cookies (Coconut Oil, Sea Salt)

• Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

• The Best Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)

• The Best Healthy S’mores Cookies

• Healthy Butter Pecan Cookies

Did you make these m and m cookies?

If you make these m and m cookies, I would really love to hear how you like them!

Please feel free to leave a rating and comment below.

You can also find me on instagram and Pinterest @braesbites.

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M&M Cookie Recipe (Chocolate, Healthier, Easy)

This M&M cookie recipe is made with white whole wheat flour and you won't even notice a difference! They are loaded with chocolate flavor, made with wholesome ingredients, and make the perfect dessert.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword easy m&m cookies, healthy m&m cookies, m&m cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 24

Calories 124kcal

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups white whole wheat flour
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 egg room temperature
• ¾ cup refined coconut oil OR butter melted and slightly cooled
• ½ cup coconut sugar or white sugar
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¾ cup M&Ms or chocolate chips

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together egg, coconut oil OR butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
• Now fold in the dry flour ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in the M&M candies.
• Cover the bowl in plastic wrap and set the dough in the freezer for 20 minutes.
• Preheat your oven to 350. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Remove the dough from the freezer and scoop 24 cookies onto the baking sheets. Press a few extra M&Ms into each cookie if you'd like!
• Bake at 350 for 12 minutes. Let them cool and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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