If you're a fan of chocolate chip cookies and looking for a way to take them up a notch, look no further than this recipe for Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies.
With a warm, comforting blend of spices, mild caramel taste and rich, chocolatey goodness, these cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion.
About the recipe
This recipe is a delicious take on the classic chocolate chip cookies. It features coconut sugar and flour, making it a healthier option for those who want a great indulgence with more nutrients.
What ingredients you need
You will find the ingredient quantities below the post!
- All-purpose flour: Provides the structure of the cookies. You can swap it for your favorite gluten-free mix
- Butter
- 1 egg
- Coconut sugar: Coconut sugar gives a nice caramel hint to this cookies.
- Coconut flour: Creates a nice soft texture
- Baking powder
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon: Cinnamon is the star of the recipe, adding a warming flavor that pairs perfectly with chocolate.
- Ground ginger: Ginger adds a subtle spice to the cookies and enhances the cinnamon flavor.
- Chocolate chunks: I prefer chocolate bar broken into chunks than the chocolate chips. That's because the small pieces of the broken chocolate blend wonderfully with the dough and enhance the flavor.
Preparation Summary
The complete and detailed recipe is below the post, in the recipe card!
- To start, whisk together melted butter and coconut sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add in the egg, vanilla extract and spices and whisk until smooth.
- Next, slowly add in a mixture of all-purpose flour and baking powder, as well as coconut flour.
- Finally, fold in chocolate chips to add that extra decadence to the cookies.
- Let the dough chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Make small balls with your hands and flatten them gently.
- Bake the cookies at 350° F/ 180° C until the edges become golden.
Recipe Tips
- Use a cookie scoop to measure out the dough for a consistent shape.
- Don't overmix the dough when adding the flour mixture, as it can result in tough cookies.
- Add an additional ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon for a more intense flavor.
How to Store
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
For longer storage, freeze the cookies for up to two months in a freezer-safe container. When ready to enjoy, let them thaw at room temperature for about an hour.
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📝 Recipe
Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup/ 120 g all purpose flour
- ½ cup/ 120 g butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¾ cup/ 150 g coconut sugar
- ⅓ cup / 35 g coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ teaspoon ground ginger
- 3,5 oz/ 100 g chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl whisk melted butter and coconut sugar. Add the egg and whisk until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and spices and mix again.
- Gradually add the all purpose, mixed with the baking powder, and the coconut flour. Fold them gently with a rubber spatula.
- At the end fold also the chocolate chunks into the dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave it in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F/ 180° C. Line two large baking tins with parchment paper.
- Make small balls out of the dough and arrange them at some distance on the sheet. Flatten them gently with your hand.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until the edges get golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack or on the tin.
Notes
- Store the cookies in airtight containers for up to 5 days.
- You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.
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