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    AIP ‘Chocolate’ Chip Cookies (Coconut Free)

    Nov 18, 2019 · 29 Comments

    November 18, 2019 by Beth 29 Comments

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    If you love cookies, then you need to try this AIP ‘Chocolate’ Chip Cookie (coconut free) recipe. It’s so good that you’ll forget that it’s soy, nut, grain, dairy and chocolate free!

    plate of chocolate chip cookies with glass of milk

    Is chocolate allowed on AIP?

    Turns out, chocolate is a seed. Seeds are not AIP compliant because it can cause leaky gut. However, they are considered a stage 1 reintroduction so hopefully you won’t have to go without indulging for very long. [source]

    Is carob AIP?

    Yes. It’s a common replacement for chocolate and totally AIP friendly. [source]

    I prefer to use this organic brand as I can easily get it online.

    Can you bake with cassava flour?

    Sure. This recipe proves that you absolutely can bake with cassava flour. However, non-wheat flours are finicky. Gluten free flours are not all made the same. If you can’t have one of the flours in this recipe, please be aware that you probably won’t be able to make a 1:1 swap without reworking the entire recipe.

    close up of white plate of chocolate chip cookies

    How to Make AIP ‘Chocolate’ Chip Cookies (Coconut Free)

    Rub one tablespoon of palm shortening over a large baking sheet.

    rubbing shortening on baking sheet

    Combine the wet ingredients into large mixing bowl then using a hand held mixer, cream the maple syrup and shortening.

    creaming the shortening and honey using hand mixer

    Combine all the dry ingredients into a small mixing bowl and the stir to combine. Pour the dry ingredients into the large mixing bowl of wet ingredients. Using the hand mixer combine then fold in the chocolate chips. The dough will probably look crumbly but don’t worry it will stick together.

    chocolate chip cookie dough

    Make 12 balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet.

    balls of chocolate chip cookie dough on baking sheet

    Place it into the oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and then let cool for another 20 minutes before handling.

    allowing chocolate chip cookies to cool on baking sheet

    Tips for Making the BEST AIP ‘Chocolate’ Chip Cookies (Coconut Free)

    • Since chocolate is a reintroduction, to keep this recipe AIP friendly, you’ll need to make your own carob chips. This recipe from Whole New Mom is also coconut free.
    • You’ll need to resist the urge to dig into these cookies right away. They will crumble if you try to handle them before they’ve had a chance to cool.
    • Gluten free flours are not all made the same. If you can’t have one of the flours in this recipe, please be aware that you probably won’t be able to make a 1:1 swap without reworking the entire recipe.
    • Please note that I’m using vanilla powder in this recipe not vanilla. If you want to use vanilla then you’ll probably want to increase the amount to 1 1/2 teaspoons as it’s not at concentrated.

    If you like this AIP friendly cassava flour cookies, you’ll love these AIP desserts

    • AIP Chocolate Cake
    • Healthy Caramelized Apples
    • No-Bake AIP Pumpkin Pie
    • Gooey Apple Sheet Cake (please this recipe includes egg, an AIP reintroduction)
    • AIP Coconut Pumpkin Panna Cotta

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    plate of aip chocolate chip cookies with glass of milk
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    4.92 from 12 votes

    AIP ‘Chocolate’ Chip Cookies (Coconut Free)

    Everyone loves a great chocolate chip cookie and now you can have one that is totally AIP friendly. This AIP ‘Chocolate’ Chip Cookie is so delish that you’ll forget that it’s totally grain and nut free. This recipe is fits the paleo and AIP diets.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Cool Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 153kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup Palm Shortening plus additional 1 tablespoon for greasing baking sheet
    • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
    • 1/4 cup Maple Sugar coconut sugar is a substitute but makes this recipe no longer coconut free
    • 3/4 teaspoon Vanilla Powder I use Kiva Vanilla Powder
    • 3/4 cup Arrowroot Starch Tapioca Starch is a fine substitute
    • 1/4

      cup Cassava Flour
    • 2 tablespoons Gelatin I use Grassfed Gelatin from Vital Proteins
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
    • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
    • 1/3 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips for AIP and coconut free option use carob chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rub one tablespoon of palm shortening over a large baking sheet.
    • Combine the wet ingredients into large mixing bowl then using a hand held mixer, cream the maple syrup and shortening.
    • Combine all the dry ingredients into a small mixing bowl and the stir to combine.
    • Pour the dry ingredients into the large mixing bowl of wet ingredients. Using the hand mixer combine then fold in the chocolate chips. The dough will probably look crumbly but don’t worry it will stick together.
    • Make 12 balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet.
      Place it into the oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and then let cool for another 20 minutes before handling.

    Notes

    • Since chocolate is a reintroduction, to keep this recipe AIP friendly, you’ll need to make your own carob chips. This recipe from Whole New Mom is also coconut free. 
    • You’ll need to resist the urge to dig into these cookies right away. They will crumble if you try to handle them before they’ve had a chance to cool.
    • Gluten free flours are not all made the same. If you can’t have one of the flours in this recipe, please be aware that you probably won’t be able to make a 1:1 swap without reworking the entire recipe.
    • Please note that I’m using vanilla powder in this recipe not vanilla. If you want to use vanilla then you’ll probably want to increase the amount to 1 1/2 teaspoons as it’s not at concentrated.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

    Helpful Info for All Recipes

    • I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
    • I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
    • The majority of my recipes are strict AIP or include notations for reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, please ask in advance.

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    Comments

    1. Ashley Mercado says

      November 16, 2022 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      These definitely hit the spot. I've been missing my pre-AIP foods so much and this cookie helps alleviate the longing for my normal homemade treats.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 17, 2022 at 5:49 pm

        This is one of my favorite AIP cookie recipes too. I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting.

        Reply
    2. Kelly says

      October 28, 2022 at 1:17 am

      4 stars
      These are pretty amazing and easy to make (if you have all ingredients). I only gave 4 stars as I was craving a soft chewier cookie tonight. I will definitely make these again.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        October 28, 2022 at 7:35 pm

        5 stars
        I'm glad you liked this AIP 'Chocolate' Chip Cookie. If you are looking for a chewier cookie, try the cookie from the Beth Blends Whoopie Pies or this Sweet Potato Sugar Cookie.

        Reply
    3. Shay says

      March 17, 2022 at 2:57 am

      5 stars
      I have tried a lot of Aip chocolate chip cookie recipes and this one is the best!! Perfect texture and very easy to make!! Will be making these again soon!!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        March 18, 2022 at 5:42 pm

        Thanks for leaving such an amazing review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the cookies.

        Reply
    4. Kristen says

      January 17, 2022 at 12:13 am

      5 stars
      I just made these for the first time and they are truly amazing!! I agree with other reviewers that the texture really sets these apart from other AIP cookie recipes. I was recently able to reintroduce chocolate, so I used to Enjoy Life mini chips and coconut sugar. Just needed to cut myself off after a 2nd cookie! Thank you, thank you!!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        January 18, 2022 at 9:00 pm

        This ia such a great review. Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed them.

        Reply
    5. Elaine Lepage says

      December 24, 2021 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe. I was looking for a cookie I could eat for Christmas. I am on an extremely limited diet. I substituted pure monk fruit for the maple syrup and maple sugar and then added water. I also added cocoa powder to make them chocolate chocolate chip cookies . ( I seem to tolerate organic cocoa powder if I don’t overdo it) . They were so amazing! It is really hard to find recipes that don’t have coconut flour so I’m so thankful to have this recipe!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        December 25, 2021 at 8:32 pm

        5 stars
        I'm so glad you were able to make this work for you! Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    6. Jan says

      December 17, 2020 at 2:55 am

      I can’t have any kind of sugar. Can I substitute anyth Else?

      Reply
      • Beth says

        December 17, 2020 at 3:25 am

        I've never tried it with anything else. If you can't have any kind of sweetener, I'm not sure what you could add.

        Reply
    7. Melissa says

      June 17, 2020 at 2:01 am

      5 stars
      WOW! I’ve had my heart broken by so many AIP treat recipes that I had low expectations for these cookies...but they were wonderful! They felt and tasted like a “real” cookie. I can tolerate cocoa and coconut so I used chopped Enjoy Life chunks and coconut sugar; I also added a sprinkle of sea salt to the tops of the cookies before baking. I used parchment paper so I didn’t grease the pan, and I flattened the cookies when they came out of the oven because they were still ball-shaped. Thank you so much for bringing cookies back into my life!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        June 22, 2020 at 6:20 pm

        I really love the sprinkle of sea salt. That's a great idea. I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe.

        Reply
    8. Christina says

      May 14, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      These are AMAZING! Everyone in my house loves these and can have them. Just so that you know, they are also Low-FODMAP!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        May 14, 2020 at 5:23 pm

        Yeah! I'm so glad you like them. It's also good to know that they are Low FODMAP.

        Reply
    9. Megan says

      January 28, 2020 at 1:22 am

      Hi! I’m excited to make these cookies because I’m new to AIP and I need some cookies!! I was wondering if I could use vanilla extract instead of the vanilla powder. The powder is so expensive. Also, do you have a link to a carob chip that you like?

      Reply
      • Beth says

        January 28, 2020 at 2:09 am

        I'm so excited for you! You can definitely use vanilla extract but you need to find one that is AIP friendly. You'll also need to double the amount because vanilla powder is more potent. Additionally the link to a carob chips recipe is included in the notes. However, here's the link: https://wholenewmom.com/desserts/homemade-chocolate-or-carob-chips/

        Reply
    10. Nicole says

      January 21, 2020 at 2:01 am

      5 stars
      This cookie was so good, I cried! I’m new to AIP and am terrified I’ll never be able to eat any of my favorites again, once I learn what causes my perioral dermatitis. Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite of favorites and this cookie recipe reassured me that “I can do” AIP!! Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        January 22, 2020 at 12:49 am

        Holy cow. That's the best review EVER! Thanks for sharing it with me. This truly made my day.

        Reply
    11. Lexie says

      December 18, 2019 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      Holy cow! These are hands down the best cookies I've ever had!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        December 20, 2019 at 7:13 pm

        That's amazing. I'm so glad you liked the cookies. They are a favorite of my son as well.

        Reply
    12. Lexie says

      December 12, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      This recipe sounds lovely and I would like to try it! However, I don't see in the directions what temperature to bake them at. Am I missing something? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        December 13, 2019 at 10:31 pm

        Thanks for bringing this to my attention. The temperature should be 350 degrees. The post has been updated.

        Reply
    13. Joy says

      November 29, 2019 at 3:18 am

      I'd love to follow your blog by email, but I don't see anywhere to sign up. 🙂

      Reply
      • Beth says

        December 01, 2019 at 7:11 pm

        Hi Joy. Normally theres a pop up in the side bar. I just went ahead and added you manually. You should start receiving emails now. If not, feel free to reach out again.

        Reply
    14. Reshonda says

      November 18, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      Is there a substitute for the palm shortening?

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 18, 2019 at 8:05 pm

        You could try lard or coconut oil. However, I haven't tested either one. My objective was to create a coconut free recipe so just keep in mind that by using coconut oil the recipe would no longer be coconut free. If you try either one, please let me know how it tastes. I'm interested to see if either of those would be good options.

        Reply
    15. Deborah says

      November 18, 2019 at 3:48 am

      5 stars
      These are by far the BEST AIP cookies I’ve ever tasted-and I’ve made many! My husband loves them and we are both picky about baked treats. I’m fortunate enough to tolerate chocolate so I make them with the dairy free chocolate chips. Many AIP recipes lack the right texture. Beth nailed the ingredients to create a perfect cookie. You’ll never know these are non-grain. I highly recommended this recipe. I’m definitely making them for the holiday parties. The only problem with this recipe is trying to eat just one 😉

      Reply

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