Coconut flour and coconut oil give these chewy gluten and dairy-free chocolate chip cookies a delicious subtle coconut background flavor.
Whether it’s a classroom treat for my kids or a quick and easy dessert recipe for a party I’m hosting, I am always looking for allergen-friendly cookie recipes.
These soft and chewy chocolate cookies are both gluten and dairy-free relying on one very special ingredient: coconut flour.
If you’re hosting friends and family this holiday season, or gifting cookies for neighbors, this soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe is perfect for anyone who may be gluten sensitive or lactose intolerant.
Full disclosure: baking frightens me but after recent success with my Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies made with almond flour, I decided to give it another go with coconut flour. Since I wanted to use coconut oil instead of butter, I decided to make them completely dairy-free by using Enjoy Life mini chips which are both gluten and dairy-free. And quite tasty, might I add!
Whether you are gluten-free, dairy-free or simply want a healthier chocolate chip cookie, you will not be disappointed with these babies! My husband ate two of them in 90 seconds and believe me, he could care less that these are made with heart-healthy coconut oil.
If you’ve never worked with coconut flour before, it’s important to note that coconut flour is very absorbent which is why very little is needed to make a large batch of cookies. I always notice that if the batter sits for a few minutes, it immediately firms up as the coconut flour absorbs the liquid.
Have I convinced you to try these cookies yet? Your family is waiting.
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies With Coconut Flour
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup date sugar
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips dairy free or regular
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees and line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs with melted coconut oil, date sugar, coconut milk, vanilla, and salt.
- Using a rubber spatula, stir in coconut flour and chocolate chips.
- Scoop cookies using two teaspoons or a small ice cream scoop evenly between two baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until browned.
- Let cookies cool completely before removing from pan.
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Donna Hunt
I have friends who are allergic to gluten, dairy, and eggs. I’d love to make this for them and use a substitute for the eggs. Any ideas? I’ve heard chia is an option but haven’t tried it.
Liz DellaCroce
Use a flax egg!! :)
Donna Hunt
Okay, thanks! I have roasted flax seeds. Would those work or should I use raw?
Liz DellaCroce
Either!! Enjoy!
Erin
I loved this recipe! To fix the runny batter issue I added double the flour or you could lessen the milk. Adjust to your liking of course!
There were no chocolate chips in the house so I added two good squirts of lemon juice – very yummy!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so happy you loved it!!
Cassie Tran
Found you on the Ambitious Kitchen’s best coconut flour recipes round up! This looks delicious and I love your other recipes as well!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I’m so glad you found me!! Let me know if you try any of my recipes!
Sam
OMG!!! These cookies were amazing!!! As good as wheat flour cookies!! My sister couldn’t believe that they were made out of coconut flour. She absolutely loved them too. My family really enjoyed these. Thx so much further recipe!!! I have tried many other coconut flour revipes and this is by far the best!!!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so so thrilled to hear it!!!
Destiny
My cookies turned out flat… I ended up with a cookie sheet sized thin cookie..! I followed the instructions. Any suggestions?
Liz DellaCroce
Oh dear I’m sorry to hear that Destiny!! Was your coconut flour fresh? I’d love to help brainstorm so that they are a success next time. We love these!
sharon graham
What temp was your oven set on?
Liz DellaCroce
350 degrees!
Debbie M.
OMG….love this recipe. I used coconut sugar instead of date sugar. Next time I will use less coconut milk to see what the consistency is like, but really like this cakey consistency. This is as close as I’m going to get to any white flour recipe. I’m a happy camper today!!!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I’m so glad you made and enjoyed them Debbie!
George T
I reduce the coconut milk by half, I had read in another article online about using coconut flour, that when using melted fat (coconut oil) to reduce the liquid by half. I tried both ways as written above and reducing the liquids and I preferred the texture of the reduced liquid option. Great recipe either way. Thanks!
Denise
I just tried this and it came out all runny :( It was so liquidy that I had to add more coconut flour otherwise it was just soup. I followed the directions as well so I don’t know what went wrong. Tastes good tho!
Liz DellaCroce
I am so sorry to hear this Denise!! I’m going to work on this recipe to find out what the problem is for others. As you can see in my photo – the batter is not at all runny. Thank you for letting me know – I so appreciate the feedback!!
Annabanana
I would like to try the brownie mix. Going to try the chocolate chip cookies soon!!!
Jessy
Do you think I could substitute date sugar for something else? I haven’t been able to find it anywhere!
Nyree
I used rapadura – worked fine :)
Cassie
The cookies turned out really crumbly and stuck to the pan badly even though i oiled it first :/
Denise
LOL! Mine was completely opposite! Runny really really bad. It still tastes good but I will try another recipe next time :)
Liz DellaCroce
I can’t figure out why it was runny – as you can see in my photo the batter was not runny!! I’m going to work on this again and update the recipe. Forgive me!
Melissa
Newly diagnosed food intolrerances with 2 of my kids has made my cooking for a family of 5 a nightmare. I can’t bake with almond flour because I can’t send it to the kids nut free school. This recipe is so easy and awesome. It is one that my whole family enjoys, thanks for sharing:)