This delicious cookie recipe is reminiscent of your childhood favorite but made from 6 simple, healthier ingredients and are dairy-free, paleo-friendly and naturally free of gluten.
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix together using a whisk until a dough begins to form. Mix until there are no lumps and the egg is fully incorporated.
Fold in the chocolate using a rubber spatula. Make sure the chocolate is evenly distributed.
With a 1-ounce cookie scoop, scoop out the cookies and place them on the cookie sheet leaving about 1.5 inches between cookies. The cookies will spread some. The dough should yield about 14 cookies.
Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. If using coconut sugar the dough will be dark so it will be a littler harder to assess for browning but observe for slight color and texture changes around the edges to indicate doneness. Avoid over cooking!
Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before enjoying to give the cookies an opportunity to set properly.
Notes
For a less sweet cookie you can reduce the sugar to ½ cup, but any less will make the dough too liquidy.