Chatham - Paleo cookies: gluten-free Paleo cookie recipes for a Paleo diet

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SECTION ONE

Paleo Cookie Recipes

CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Who doesnt love chocolate chip cookies? A popular favorite with just about everyone, they can be hard to give up if youre going Paleo. Lightly sweetened with maple syrup, these delicious cookies have less sugar than their traditional counterparts, but once you try one, youll agree they are equally satisfying. Use the best-quality chocolate you can find for a true Paleo experience, as well as richer, better-tasting cookies.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, and the coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and almond milk, and beat to combine.

In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir well.

Add the liquid and stir until well combined. Fold in the chocolate.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoons of batter about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 910 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Serve warm with a cold glass of almond milk.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Makes 1 dozen cookies.

Chocolate Hazelnut Meringue Cookies

These delightfully light and airy cookies have the same flavor as your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread, but without the refined sugar that accompanies it. While you can substitute maple syrup for honey in most recipes, stick to honey in this one, as maple syrup will overpower the chocolate and hazelnut flavors.

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

Fill the bottom of a medium saucepan with water, and bring to a simmer.

While the water is heating up, beat the egg whites, honey, and salt in a metal mixing bowl.

With the bowl over (but not touching) the water, continuously beat the egg white mixture until it is warm to the touch, about 5 minutes.

Remove the mixture from heat. Either in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the egg whites on high speed until glossy and thick, about 5 minutes.

Gently fold in the hazelnuts and cocoa powder, being careful not to deflate the meringue.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and fill a pastry bag or a large Ziploc-type bag with the corner cut off with the meringue mixture. Carefully pipe the cookies onto the parchment.

Bake for about 90 minutes, until the cookies are dry and no longer shiny. Turn the oven off and leave the cookies inside for another hour.

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Paleo Brownie Bites

While eating Paleo is generally a very satisfying diet, sometimes you just want to indulge in something rich and chocolaty without the refined sugar and grains that usually come along with it. This recipe for brownie bites will most definitely hit the spot. Full of dark chocolate flavor, these chewy, bite-sized treats are sure to become a favorite Paleo treat.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Combine the coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.

Add the honey, eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla in a medium bowl, and whisk until well combined.

Pour the egg mixture into the flour, and stir until well mixed. Allow the batter to rest for a few minutes. Stir again until the batter resembles a slightly thick brownie batter.

Drop the batter in rounded teaspoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake for 810 minutes, until slightly puffy. Allow to cool completely.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Makes about 1 dozen cookies.

Paleo Double-Chocolate Cookies

Two kinds of chocolate make these rich and decadent cookies a treat you wont believe is actually Paleo friendly. While they are totally grain-free, you can make them vegan as well by replacing the butter with coconut oil. Since chocolate is the main flavor in these cookies, its important to buy both high-quality cocoa powder and premium dark chocolate. Do this and youll produce a deep, dark chocolate cookie that satisfies your chocolate cravings every time. In fact, these are sure to top your list of favorite Paleo treats.