Can you believe that these decadent, velvety cookies are also paleo-friendly? It’s true! My Best Ever Chocolate Chunk Olive Oil Cookies are the ultimate treat of the year (so far), and guess what? They’re paleo! That means they’re not just gluten-free and dairy-free, but they’re also free of refined sugars. So go ahead, indulge in your cookies and feel good about it too!
I’m thrilled to share this recipe because it might just become one of your new favorites. The combination of olive oil and chocolate creates a rich, luxurious flavor that’s simply unbeatable. If you’ve ever tried an olive oil cake, you’ll understand what I’m talking about. Imagine that same chocolatey goodness, but in the form of bite-sized cookies. It’s absolutely divine, and I’m confident you’ll fall in love with it!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Chocolate Chunk Olive Oil Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 3/4 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 heaping cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut sugar, egg, vanilla, and olive oil.
- Add the almond flour, coconut flour, salt, and baking soda, and mix until fully combined.
- Fold in the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop to form 12 cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Press extra chocolate or chocolate chips into the tops of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then let them cool before enjoying!