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

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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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What are healthy chocolate chip cookies cookies?

If you’re looking for a small batch cookie recipe that is healthier and easy to make? Then these cookies are for you! This recipe makes 14 cookies.

These paleo cookies are a chocolate chip cookie dipped in melted chocolate. They are paleo and made healthier as they are made from a mixture of almond flour, coconut flour and a few other paleo ingredients.

Why you’ll love this almond flour cookie recipe

• These cookies are grain free, gluten free and can be made dairy free.

• Paleo chocolate chip cookies are soft, fluffy and moist.

• These paleo cookies are dipped in chocolate making them rich in chocolate flavor.

• This cookie recipe can be made in one bowl.

• These cookies are made healthier with almond flour and coconut flour.

• This recipe makes 14 cookies.

• Additionally, try these almond flour cookies bars for another paleo treat!

Ingredients needed for healthy chocolate chip cookies

Below are the ingredients needed to make these cookies! I love using a combination of paleo flours as it results in nicely textured baked goods. You only need 8 ingredients to make these cookies.

Almond flour and coconut flour are the two main flours used. I would not suggest substituting a different flour.

Baking soda helps puff up these cookies and is the leavening agent.

You’ll need a pinch salt to enhance the flavor.

One egg helps bind all the ingredients together.

Butter OR coconut oil both work as the baking fat. Use coconut oil for the paleo and dairy free option.

Coconut sugar and maple syrup create an all natural sweetness.

What makes these cookies healthier?

I always love adding a healthy twist to my baked goods. Treats are meant for enjoying and indulging but, if they taste delicious AND have added nutrients then thats a bonus in my book.

These cookies are made from a majority of almond flour. Almond flour is a great gluten free baking powder! Almonds are filled with healthy fats, fiber, protein, Vitamin E and magnesium. Also, having finely ground almond flour is key in these cookies! If it is too grainy it will mess with the integrity of these cookies. I love this kind from Amazon.

Coconut sugar and maple syrup sweeten up these cookies. These sweeteners are all natural and plant based so, you can feel better about adding them to your baked goods! I buy both of these sweeteners on Amazon because you can buy large volumes for a great price. You can find the coconut sugar I buy here and the maple syrup here!

How to make this coconut flour cookie recipe

This recipe requires just a few simple steps! The below information outlines how to make these cookies.

Firstly, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. And line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Secondly, cream the wet ingredients. Add the egg, softened butter, coconut sugar, and maple syrup to a large bowl. Cream together with a hand mixer.

Next, add in the dry ingredients: add in the the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda and salt with a spoon and mix until combined.

Now fold in the chocolate chips. Just until combined!

Scoop the cookies onto the baking sheet.

Bake for 10-13 minutes.

Lastly, ENJOY!

How to dip these cookies in chocolate

1. First, make these cookies
2. Let them cool
3. Dip them in chocolate
4. Then enjoy!

The best part of these cookies is definitely the melted chocolate!

Start off by adding the chocolate chips and coconut oil OR butter into a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave in increments of 15 seconds, stirring each time, until both fully melted.

One by one, dip the cooled cookies in the melted chocolate about half way.

Place the cookies back on the baking sheet to let the chocolate harden. You can also set them in the fridge for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden quickly. Enjoy!

More paleo cookie recipes!

Are you looking for some more paleo cookie recipes?

Definitely try some of my other favorite recipes! You can find more delicious cookie recipes or some other tasty dessert ideas below.

Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Double Chocolate Coconut Oil Sea Salt Cookies

Paleo Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

Cassava Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond Flour Cookie Bars

How to store these paleo chocolate chip cookies

Once these cookies have fully cooled, store them in an airtight container. This will allow the cookies to stay nice and fresh.

However, with these cookies, I recommend storing them in the fridge or freezer due to the dipped chocolate. This will ensure the chocolate stays hardened. Store them in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

I typically follow this storing rule for any baked goods! I store them in the freezer as they last much longer! Simply defrost one, or two, …or the whole batch at room temperature. You can also defrost them in the microwave.

*Pro tip: heat them up for a few extra seconds in microwave and serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

Do you enjoy baking cookies like me?

Did you make these chocolate dipped cookies? If so, I would really appreciate a rating and a review!

You can also find and follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for some more recipe inspiration.

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Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free, Paleo)

Healthy chocolate chip cookies are dipped in chocolate and are so easy to whip up! They are made from only 8 ingredients that you probably have on hand. They are extra soft, moist and chewy.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword gluten free cookie recipe, Gluten Free Cookies, paleo chocolate chip cookies, paleo cookie recipe, small batch cookie recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 14

Calories 163kcal

Ingredients

Cookie Batter

• 1 egg
• ⅓ cup softened butter, ghee or coconut oil
• ⅓ cup coconut sugar
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 cup almond flour
• ⅓ cup coconut flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup chocolate chips

Melted Chocolate

• ⅓ cup chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp butter, ghee or coconut oil

Instructions

• Firstly, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cream together the wet ingredients using a hand mixer: egg, softened butter OR coconut oil, coconut sugar, and maple syrup to a large bowl.
• Next, add in the the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda and salt with a spoon. Mix until combined.
• Now fold in the chocolate chips.
• Scoop the cookies onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10-13 minutes.
• Let them cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Calcium: 23mg | 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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Ingredients you’ll need for paleo almond meal biscotti

Almond meal: Be sure to use almond meal and not almond flour, it allows for the perfect texture! Almond meal is made from unpeeled almonds while traditional blanched almond flour is made from blanch and peeled almonds.

Slivered almonds add the perfect crunch and add additional nutty flavor.

Tapioca flour is a starchy flour that adds a chewy and crisp crunch to these biscottis

Baking powder will help lighten up the texture of these biscottis and increase the volume!

Egg in this recipe helps hold everything together and adds moisture.

Pure maple syrup adds the perfect amount of natural sweetness!

Coconut oil adds moisture and is the perfect substitute for butter or fat in baking.

Chocolate chips are used to make the melted chocolate. These dairy free chocolate chips are my favorite!

Why you’ll love these paleo almond meal biscotti cookies

• They pair perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea

• Biscotti are so easy to make

• They are perfect to make for a breakfast treat

• Gluten free dairy free biscotti are slightly sweet.

How to store these healthy tea cookies

Once fully cooled, store these biscotti cookies in an air tight container in the fridge.

Or store them in the freezer for up to 3 months to enjoy at a later date.

I hope you love these biscotti cookies as much as I do!

Other cookie recipes you’ll love

If you try these biscottis, I would really appreciate a review!

Best Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Best Healthy S’mores Cookies

Healthy Butter Pecan Cookies

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Butter

Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches

Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Easy Paleo Almond Meal Biscotti (Gluten Free)

Delicious paleo and gluten free almond biscotti! This biscotti is made from mixture of almond meal, slivered almonds and tapioca flour.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Biscotti, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Cookies, Snacks

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 9

Calories 266kcal

Equipment

• cookie sheet
• parchment paper

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups almond meal
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 3 tbsp tapioca flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips + 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a cookie sheet and line it with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl combine the almond meal, slivered almonds, tapioca flour and baking powder. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk the egg, maple syrup and coconut oil until fully combined. Then fold in the dry flour mixture.
• Place the batter on the cookie sheet. Using your hands, form the batter into a long log. About 11×6 inches. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
• Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and cut the log into 9 strips. Move the strips around so they are no longer touching.
• Place the biscottis back in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Then, flip them over and bake for another 10 minutes.
• While the biscottis cool, make your melted chocolate. In a small bowl melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave. Microwave the chocolate in 15 second increments, stirring each time, until fully melted. Spoon the melted chocolate over half of each biscotti. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg

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