Description
These easy, 6-ingredient Paleo cookies are decadent, chewy, and naturally gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free. Made with almond flour, tahini, and dark chocolate, they offer a rich, nutty flavor perfect for a quick weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (220g) super-fine almond flour
- 1/2 cup (120g) natural tahini, stirred well
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (55g) refined coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) dark chocolate chunks
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Add almond flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. The dough will be thick and sticky.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently press down on each ball to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers look set but still soft.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Stir tahini thoroughly before measuring to ensure consistent texture. Do not overbake as paleo cookies dry out quickly. If cookies spread too much, ensure coconut oil was not too warm. For a nut-free version, substitute almond flour with oat flour and tahini with sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
Keywords: paleo cookies, tahini cookies, gluten-free dessert, grain-free baking, healthy cookies, chocolate chunk cookies, dairy-free treats, easy baking