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    Cassava Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published: Jun 13, 2020 · Modified: Dec 17, 2022 by Erin Carter · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

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    These are the best cassava flour chocolate chip cookies. Perfectly crisp and chocolatey you will love how easy they are to make. Made with cassava flour and coconut sugar they are refined sugar free, gluten free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan and paleo!

    A tray full of cassava flour chocolate chip cookies.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • These cookies are perfectly crisp on the outside yet nice and soft in the middle - just like a classic store bought cookie.
    • They taste so good you would never be able to guess they are grain free and gluten free.
    • They are really easy to make and the clean up is simple!
    • Besides being gluten free and grain-free they are also vegan, egg free, paleo, nut-free and dairy-free.
    • They are refined sugar free so are a healthier alternative to most other cookie recipes. 
    • They are made in one bowl so the clean up is really easy and simple. 
    • This is a no chill cookie recipe.
    • These cassava flour cookies are made with no eggs and no butter.
    • If you love cookies you will also love chocolate filled cookies.

    Taste and texture:

    These cookies are nice and thick, and a little crisp on the outside, soft and tender on the inside and nice and crumbly. They have the perfect flavour that isn't too sweet.

    Key ingredients and substitutions:

    • Cassava flour - cassava flour is a great grain alternative that is made from the entire root of the cassava plant. It's full of healthy fiber and is a nut free gluten free flour option.
    • Chocolate chips - any kind will do but if you want to keep these cookies refined sugar free be sure to choose ones sweetened with coconut sugar. 
    • Coconut oil - this is used instead of butter to keep these cookies dairy free and vegan.
    • Maple syrup or honey - my favourite natural sweeteners! Either will do for this recipe, just use maple syrup if you are vegan. 

    How to make this recipe:

    Step one:

    First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and while your oven is preheating add all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, to a large bowl and stir everything well until combined.

    Step two:

    Next, add in the chocolate chips and stir them into the cookie dough.

    Step three:

    Then you will form the dough into 12 balls and place them on the cookie sheet. Then wet your hands and flatten each cookie (wet your hands again between each cookie).

    Step four:

    Finally, bake the cookies for ~15-18 minutes and let them cool completely before enjoying.

    Step by step directions for making cassava flour chocolate chip cookies.

    Chef's tips:

    • Let the cookies cool completely before you eat them! Cassava flour is finicky and the texture doesn't turn out well if you try to eat them too soon.
    • If you aren't vegan feel free to substitute honey for the maple syrup.
    • Do not substitute tapioca flour for the cassava flour! These cookies will not turn out.
    • I think that these cookies taste even better the next day or two days later. They get even crispier just like a classic store-bought cookie!
    • I really like how these cookies taste if they are kept in the fridge.

    Variations:

    • Instead of chocolate chips you can use chocolate chunks or a broken chocolate bar.
    • Instead of chocolate chips use raisins and a little cinnamon to make cinnamon raisin cookies.
    • If you are not vegan feel free to use butter or ghee instead of coconut oil.

    How to store:

    These cookies keep best if stored in the fridge in an airtight container. They also freeze really well.

    A stack of five cassava flour chocolate chip cookies.

    Frequently asked questions:

    What is the difference between cassava flour and tapioca flour?

     Both come from the cassava plant, but the difference is that cassava flour is made from the whole root, while tapioca flour is just made from the starchy part of the plant.

    Can I substitute the cassava flour for tapioca flour?

    Absolutely not! The cookies won't turn out if you try that. Cassava flour requires a lot more liquid than tapioca flour so you would have to drastically alter the wet ingredients if you tried this.

    Can I substitute almond flour for cassava flour?

    No! These cookies won't turn out if you try this.

    What brands of chocolate chips are dairy-free?

    I know of a few different brands including Enjoy Life, Equal Exchange and my favourite, Pascha Organic.

    Other dessert recipes you will love:

    • Vegan Edible Cookie Dough
    • Gluten Free Turtle Bars
    • The Best Gluten Free Brownies with Caramel
    • Chocolate Avocado Cake
    • Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Since you made it this far we are basically best friends so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Facebook where I share even more recipes and healthy living tips! And don’t forget to leave this recipe a star review before you go!

    A stack of five cassava flour chocolate chip cookies.

    Cassava Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These cassava flour chocolate chip cookies are just perfect! Crisp and filled with chocolate you will love that they are also gluten free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan and paleo.
    4.62 from 26 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 143kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cassava flour
    • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (if you are on the paleo diet you will need to make your own - see the notes below)
    • pinch sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
    • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
    • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350F.
    • Add all the ingredients except for the chocolate chips to a large bowl and stir well until combined.
    • Add the chocolate chips and stir well to combine.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and form the dough into 12 balls and place them on the parchment paper. Then wet your hands and flatten each dough ball. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes.
    • Let the cookies cool completely, then serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. This recipe yields 12 cookies.
    2. If you are on the paleo diet you will need to make your own baking powder. Store bought baking powder uses corn starch. To make your own, mix 1 teaspoon baking soda with 2 teaspoon cream of tartar. For this recipe you’ll need 1/4 teaspoon of this mixture.
    3. Let the cookies cool completely before removing them from the pan. 
    4. These cookies taste even better after they have been in the fridge or left out for a day.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Ciara

      September 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      I have a question- could I use butter instead of coconut oil? I have an allergy to coconut. If so, should I use melted or softened butter? Thanks!5 stars

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        September 17, 2020 at 6:38 pm

        Hi! I have personally not tried it as I can't have butter but I think it should be ok. And I think it would be best to melt it first. But if you do try it let me know how it goes! I can update the post with the info. Thanks!!!

        Reply
    2. Andrea

      June 25, 2021 at 6:40 pm

      These are the best cookies (gluten free or not) that I have ever eaten. I eat one a day as I find the coconut oil helps my IBS. Thank you!
      PS: your paleo bread is good too!5 stars

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        July 31, 2021 at 3:14 pm

        Oh you just made my day!!! I'm so thrilled you love them!

        Reply
    3. Antonia

      September 07, 2021 at 7:50 am

      Can I leave the coconut sugar out?

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        September 07, 2021 at 12:16 pm

        Nope! If you need a substitute you can use brown sugar instead.

        Reply
        • Nora

          July 25, 2022 at 10:30 am

          Hi Erin,
          Can't wait to make this recipe! I don't have coconut or brown sugar. Could I use white regular sugar?
          Thanks!

          Reply
          • Erin Carter

            July 25, 2022 at 12:43 pm

            Hi Nora! I've never tested the recipe with regular sugar so I am honestly not sure. I can't guarantee anything but if you decide to try it please let me know how it goes.

            Reply
    4. Karen

      September 07, 2021 at 8:37 am

      Hi can you suggest a replacement for the coconut flour?

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        September 07, 2021 at 12:16 pm

        I don't know of any flour that is equivalent to coconut flour. I wouldn't recommend trying to replace it.

        Reply
        • Lori

          May 22, 2022 at 9:16 am

          I’m confused, there isn’t coconut flour in the recipe that I see. Did I miss it?5 stars

          Reply
          • Erin Carter

            May 22, 2022 at 9:47 am

            Hey Lori! Was there a reason you thought there would be coconut flour in this recipe? These are cassava flour cookies not coconut flour cookies.

            Reply
    5. Bakila

      October 19, 2021 at 5:54 am

      Can i substitute maple syrup with coconut sugar?

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        October 19, 2021 at 12:09 pm

        No definitely not. One is a liquid and one is dry so they are entirely different. You could use honey instead.

        Reply
    6. Bakila

      October 19, 2021 at 11:08 am

      May i know what if i replace measure with gram, how i can conversion your cup to gram?

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        October 19, 2021 at 12:10 pm

        I don't know but you might be able to check on google how to do the conversion

        Reply
    7. Shawnna

      February 09, 2022 at 11:36 pm

      Hello there:
      I just wondered I used
      Coconut flour and almond flour. Half cup each.
      My cookies flattened. Any reason you can think of?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        February 10, 2022 at 1:24 am

        Hey! I think you answered your own question... you used 2 totally different flours that aren't cassava flour...

        Reply

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