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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    The Best Edible Gluten-Free Cookie Dough (dairy-free & vegan)

    Modified: Mar 9, 2025 • Published: Apr 10, 2020 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • 2 Comments

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    A bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough with a spoon in it.
    A bowl of edible chocolate chip cookie dough with a spoon in it.
    A bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough with a spoon in it.

    This is the best edible gluten-free cookie dough recipe! Made without dairy and without eggs, it is safe to eat raw and still tastes amazing. Ready in just a few minutes this chocolate chip cookie dough is also vegan and paleo and healthier than most other cookie dough recipes.

    A bowl of edible chocolate chip cookie dough with a spoon in it.

    I love having healthy no bake snacks and treats like my orange chocolate energy balls on hand, which is why I am so excited for you to try today's no bake dessert recipe!

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • This healthy cookie dough tastes amazing! Just as good as store bought cookie dough, but made with good-for-you ingredients.
    • This no bake dessert is quick and easy to make and is ready in just a few minutes, just like my 3 ingredient mug cake recipe.
    • This gluten-free cookie dough is also dairy-free, vegan, egg-free, refined sugar free and paleo.
    • This recipe is great for meal prep! It stores well so that you have an easy snack or quick treat on hand all week long.
    • This cookie dough recipe is high in protein compared to other cookie dough recipes since it's made with almond flour. It has 9 grams of protein per serving!

    If you love edible cookie dough recipes you will also like edible pumpkin cookie dough, protein cookie dough and chocolate chip cookie dough bites.

    Ingredients and substitutions:

    For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in the post.

    Jump to the Recipe Card.
    Different foods in bowls including almond flour, coconut flour, chocolate chips, coconut milk and coconut oil.
    • Almond flour – this gives this cookie dough the perfect texture and naturally sweet flavour. You could swap this for cashew flour instead. Be sure to use almond flour and not almond meal as almond meal is too gritty.
    • Coconut flour - this is used to add just a bit more texture and sweet taste. I don’t recommend trying to swap this with any other flours. 
    • Maple syrup – this natural sweetener adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this treat while keeping it refined sugar free.
    • Coconut milk – this helps add moisture to this easy gluten-free cookie dough. You could swap this for milk or another dairy free milk of your choice such as cashew milk or almond milk. If using coconut milk I recommend using full fat coconut milk for the best flavour and texture.
    • Coconut oil - to give this dough even more moisture so that it doesn't turn out dry or crumbly.
    • Chocolate chips – To keep this recipe refined sugar free choose chocolate chips sweetened with coconut sugar.

    Recipe variations and add ins:

    • To keep this recipe dairy-free: use dairy-free chocolate chips.
    • To make it vegan: use vegan chocolate chips.
    • If you aren't vegan, feel free to swap the maple syrup for honey.
    • You can use any type of chocolate chips that you prefer to make this gluten-free cookie dough including dark chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, semi sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips.
    • Instead of chocolate chips you could add chocolate chunks, M&Ms, peanut butter chips or raisins to give it a different flavour.

    How to make gluten-free cookie dough:

    A bowl filled with raw cookie dough with a spoon in it.

    Step 1

    First, add all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, to a large mixing bowl and stir everything well until you have a smooth dough.

    A bowl with raw chocolate chip cookie dough in it with a spoon in it.

    Step 2

    Stir in the chocolate chips and then serve and enjoy!

    Top Tips:

    • This cookie dough tastes even better after it has been in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
    • Heat this cookie dough in the microwave for a few seconds to melt the chocolate chips if you prefer melted chocolate chips or warm cookie dough.
    • Do not try swapping the almond flour with all purpose gluten-free flour.
    • Turn this into gluten-free cookie dough bites by making small balls with the dough with your hands or using a cookie scoop to make the balls.

    Serving ideas:

    • You can eat this gluten-free cookie dough as a snack or treat right off the spoon. It's delicious served both warm or cold.
    • Use it to top ice cream.
    • Make chocolate chip dough balls and dip them in melted chocolate to create cookie dough truffles.
    • Add this cookie dough to brownies to make cookie dough brownies.
    A large bowl of cookie dough with chocolate chips in it.

    Gluten-Free Cookie Dough FAQs:

    Is is safe to eat raw gluten free cookie dough? 

    Whether cookie dough is safe to eat raw will depend on whether it contains eggs or not. If a cookie dough recipe is made with eggs it is not safe to be eaten raw as there is a risk of contracting bacterial infections such as salmonella from the raw eggs. If a cookie dough recipe is egg free it is safe to eat raw. 

    Is this cookie dough recipe paleo?

    Yes!

    Is this dessert vegan?

    Yes it is.

    How should I store this cookie dough?

    Store any leftover cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. If you find it dries out a bit add a bit of water or extra coconut milk before serving. 

    Can I freeze this cookie dough?

    Yes. This cookie dough freezes really well and can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bag. 

    Other gluten-free desserts you will love:

    • A stack of four turtle cookie bars and the top one has a bite out of it.
      Gluten-Free Turtle Cookie Bars
    • A carrot cake donut with icing on it with a bite out of it.
      The Best Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Donuts
    • A batch of vegan blondies cut into pieces and topped with course sea salt.
      Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (gluten-free & dairy-free)
    • A batch of chocolate donuts topped with rainbow sprinkles on a wire baking rack.
      Gluten-Free Chocolate Donuts (dairy-free & paleo)

    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 rating before you go!

    Recipe

    A bowl of edible gluten free chocolate chip cookie dough with a spoon in it.

    Gluten-Free Cookie Dough

    This is the best gluten-free cookie dough! It's safe to eat raw since it's egg-free and it's so quick and easy and ready in just a few minutes.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 419kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • Large bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 1/4 cup coconut flour
    • pinch sea salt
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
    • 3 tablespoon coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoon melted coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
    • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients, except the chocolate chips, into a bowl and stir well.
    • Add the chocolate chips and stir to combine.
    • Optional: place the dough in the fridge for 20-30 minutes before serving.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. Store this cookie dough in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
    2. You can use any type of chocolate chips that you like to make this dessert.
    3. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Samantha

      May 17, 2020 at 8:02 pm

      Hello! Can I use coconut milk from a can or does it require more of the beverage style from a tetra pack?

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      • Erin Carter

        May 17, 2020 at 8:16 pm

        You can definitely use canned! Just make sure it's full fat and that you stir it will first so that it's nice and smooth.

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