
These rich, chewy, paleo double chocolate cookies are just what you need on hand for a healthier treat or snack during the week! They only require a few ingredients & can be made in under 30 minutes!

Dairy-free paleo double chocolate cookies:
We are using avocado (or melted coconut oil) in this recipe rather than butter or other dairy-filled ingredients. We will still have that same great texture, I promise. You won’t even be able to tell this recipe is 100% dairy-free!
Low-carb cookie option:
Simply swap the coconut sugar for a low-carb sweetener such as Lakanto golden or classic. You will also want to use 2 tbsp of coconut flour in place of the tapioca flour, which is higher in carbs. The recipe will still taste absolutely delicious & provide a lower carb treat for those following a low-carb or keto diet.
Whip them up in under 30 minutes
These cookies actually take me under 30 minutes to mix up & then bake. Simply add all the ingredients into a mixing bowl, roll into balls (or cylinders, see below), bake, cool slightly & enjoy!

Baking tips:
Ok so to make the perfect paleo double chocolate cookie, I am a huge believer that you need to be baking them properly. I tried a few different variations & have found what gets the perfect thick, chewy, rich cookie, EVERY TIME.
The trick? You don’t want to roll the cookies into balls but rather a cylinder. When they bake they slowly melt down & create the perfect final product. You also want to make sure to chill your dough for at least 10 minutes before baking… this is KEY so don’t skip this step!
I also like to ever so slightly under-bake my cookies. I only bake these for about 9 minutes on the dot. This may slightly vary depending on your oven & the size of your cookies, so keep an eye on them closely after the 7 minute mark. You want them to look cooked around the edges but slightly under-cooked in the middle. Take them out from the oven & let them cool on the pan for 10 minutes & then move to a wire rack or plate for finish cooling. This gets the best texture every time!
Ingredients you will need for these paleo double chocolate cookies:
- Coconut oil or avocado oil (you can get both of these at Costco for a really great price)
- Coconut sugar (you can also sub Lakanto golden or classic in this recipe for a low-carb version)
- Vanilla extract
- Pink salt
- Baking soda
- Unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder (you can grab some here)
- Tapioca flour (or 2 tbsp of coconut flour)*
- Almond flour **See notes for nut-free option
- 1 Egg
- Dark chocolate chips, I like these for dairy-free
- Collagen peptides, optional***
How to make paleo double chocolate cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F & line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
- With an electric beater or stand mixer (or by hand using a spatula) beat the avocado oil & coconut sugar together.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, adding the chocolate chips/chunks last, to combine & mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Let sit in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Scoop a spoonful of the batter onto your prepared baking tray, topping with a couple more chocolate chips, if desired.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes, remove from the oven & let cool slightly on the pan for at least 10 minutes. This gives a super fudgey final cookie. If you want a crunchier cookie, bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, & enjoy!

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Paleo Double Chocolate Cookies
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 cookies 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: cookies
Description
These rich, chewy, paleo double chocolate cookies are just what you need on hand for a healthier treat or snack during the week! They only require a few ingredients & can be made in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (you can also sub Lakanto golden or classic in this recipe for a low-carb version)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp Pink salt
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour (or 2 tbsp of coconut flour)*
- 3/4 cup Almond flour **See notes for nut-free option
- 1 Egg
- 2/3 cup Dark chocolate chips, I like these for dairy-free
- 1/4–1/2 cup collagen peptides, optional***
- 1 tbsp water or milk of choice (optional: if needed to thin out the batter)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F & line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
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With an electric beater or stand mixer (or by hand using a spatula) beat the avocado oil & coconut sugar together.
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Add the rest of the ingredients, adding the chocolate chips/chunks last, to combine & mix until everything is well incorporated.
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Let sit in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
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Scoop a spoonful of the batter onto your prepared baking tray, topping with a couple more chocolate chips, if desired.
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Bake for 7-9 minutes, remove from the oven & let cool slightly on the pan for at least 10 minutes. This gives a super fudgey final cookie. If you want a crunchier cookie, bake for 10-12 minutes.
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Let cool slightly, & enjoy!
Notes
*I prefer the texture with the tapioca flour but coconut flour does work as well.
**I tested these with gluten-free flour & they worked out well! The texture was slightly different but they were still delicious & fudgey. To make them nut-free, omit the tapioca flour & almond flour, then sub 1/2 cup of gluten-free baking flour. I used the President’s Choice All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour blend.
***I recipe works with or without the collagen peptides, but I did find using at least 1/4 cup of collagen created a chewier cookie.
Keywords: paleo, chocolate, double chocolate, treats, healthy, grain free, gluten free, dairy free
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As I am eating low carb, I am always happy to run into yummy sweets recipes like this one. Will definitely try!
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I hope you love the recipe, Christiane!
Made these and almost ate the entire batch in one sitting. They are fudgey deliciousness. Have been dreaming of making them again ever since.
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I am SO happy to hear this Kyra!! They are such a treat & I am so glad you enjoyed them!! 🙂
Yes. If you like chocolate, just bake these. Dang good. Excuse me, I meant to say SO dang good.
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I LOVE THIS! I am so glad you loved them 🙂 Thanks for your feedback Victoria!!
Family favorite for healthy treats. Make them all the time with different modifications depending on what’s in the cabinet… PERFECT every time…
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