Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cassava Flour {Nut Free}

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cassava Flour {Nut Free}

from paleorunningmomma.com
20 min

These soft chewy paleo chocolate chip cookies are made with cassava flour, making them nut free PLUS grain free and gluten free.  The cassava flour makes the flavor very similar to traditional chocolate chip cookies, so you know everyone will love them!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ghee (OR grass-fed butter)
  • 1/3 cup raw honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 egg (room temp)
  • 1 cup cassava flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder*
  • 1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a large cookie sheet (or 2) with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Using an electric hand mixer, cream together the ghee (or butter), honey, coconut sugar and vanilla until smooth on medium speed

  3. 3

    Add in the egg and beat on low speed until combined

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients, then add dry mixture to wet, beating on low speed until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips, then chill the dough for 10-15 minutes in the fridge.

  5. 5

    Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop dough onto prepared cookie sheet about 2” apart since they will spread a bit while baking.

  6. 6

    You’ll need to repeat the process on a separate baking sheet for the leftover cookie dough.

  7. 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet - do not transfer them while they’re cooling since they’re VERY delicate due to the cassava flour. These cookies are not at their best right out of the oven - they need time to finish setting while they cool.

  8. 8

    Once completely cool to the touch, remove from sheet and serve. Cookies will be soft and chewy at room temp, and become more firm, yet still chewy after refrigeration. I personally prefer them after chilling! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!