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paleo chai spiced cookies stack on a white plate

Paleo Chai Spiced Cookies (grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 22 cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
These paleo chai spiced cookies are perfectly soft, chewy and also grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (200 grams) almond flour blanched
  • 1/4 cup (34 grams) coconut flour sifted if lumpy
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (56 grams) coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 large egg 50 grams out of shell, room temp
  • 3-4 tablespoons sugar for rolling, you can use raw sugar or coconut sugar for the paleo verison

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (almond flour through salt).
    2 cups (200 grams) almond flour, 1/4 cup (34 grams) coconut flour, 1/4 cup (50 grams) coconut sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and egg.
    1/4 cup (56 grams) coconut oil, 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 large egg
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet and stir just until combined.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm enough to roll into balls.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
  • Roll the dough into 1" balls, roll in the sugar, and place 2" apart on the prepared baking sheet.
    3-4 tablespoons sugar
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the tops are firm and no longer wet. They will not brown but may crack a little.
  • Remove to a baking sheet to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
  • Adapted from A Clean Bake's Grain-free Thick and Chewy Snickerdoodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.5mgNet Carbs: 7
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