Can I replace the palm oil with something else?

I haven't tried these cookies with a different oil, but an oil that is solid at room temperature may work. If you have a favorite vegan butter or grass-fed butter (if you aren't dairy free), those may work. Just make sure they're at room temperate and softened when you use them. Refined coconut oil may also work, but I think it would impact the texture and the cookies may not be fluffy and possibly have extra crispy edges. I don't think oil that is liquid at room temperature (like avocado or olive oil) will work.

Can I use gluten-free all-purpose flour in place of almond or coconut flour?

I haven't tried using a gluten-free flour blend on these cookies yet. I'm sure it would work to replace the almond, coconut and arrowroot with something like a one-to-one blend, but it would alter the texture and you would likely have to adjust the liquid content. If almonds are a problem, cashew flour or hazelnut flour would likely work in place of the almond flour.

Can I freeze these vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies?

Yes! These cookies freeze great! Just cool completely to room temperature, then place in a glass container or freezer bag with parchment paper in between the cookies. The parchment paper helps them not stick together. You can also freeze the dough. Then eat the raw cookie dough anytime or have cookies ready to bake. You'll just want to freeze the dough into the shape of the cookie (as opposed to balls of dough) since the cookies will hold the shape of the dough when they bake.

Can I use regular chocolate chips in gluten-free vegan cookies?

I prefer the Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips for this recipe. The taste is great and pairs perfectly with this dough. Plus Enjoy Life if free of the top 14 allergens, so they are dairy free. You can use any chocolate chips you prefer. Just make sure to check the ingredients to be sure they are dairy free and gluten free, if needed. Most regular chocolate chips include dairy, unless otherwise stated. I have used the Hu chocolate chips , which I love to eat by the handful, but they aren't sweet enough and I haven't found them to be the best in this dairy free chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan & Paleo)

Description

These dairy free chocolate chip cookies are fluffy and cakey and sure to be a crowd pleaser. With no gluten, dairy or refined sugar, you can eat these all holiday season without any guilt.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup palm oil
1/2 cup maple syrup, room temperature if possible
1/3 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 flax eggs (instructions below)
2 cups blanched almond flour
1/3 cup arrowroot flour
1/3 cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (Enjoy Life brand or your favorite dairy-free chocolate chips)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the flax eggs by adding two tablespoons of ground flax seeds into a small cup or bowl and stir in 1/4 cup filtered water. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
Mix together the palm oil, maple syrup, coconut sugar and vanilla by using a stand mixer or electric beaters on medium high until smooth, about 5 minutes.
Mix the remaining dry ingredients (except for the chocolate chips) in a separate, large bowl.
Add the dry ingredients to the palm oil mixture and mix until smooth.
Mix in the flax eggs until smooth.
Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
Scoop dough out of bowl, form into balls and press down on lined baking sheet. The cookies will keep the shape of the dough once they are cooked.
Bake for 10-13 minutes, until just slightly golden brown.
Let cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes, and store leftovers in an airtight container.

Equipment

baking sheet

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Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: oven
Cuisine: dessert

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 202
Sugar: 9.1 g
Sodium: 67.3 mg
Fat: 11.1 g
Saturated Fat: 6.4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15.5 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Protein: 2.7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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