After many taste tests I’ve come up with the best paleo edible cookie dough recipe that also happens to be vegan! It’s a family favorite, takes just 5 minutes, and can be rolled into cookie dough balls if desired. Gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and vegan.
Good old edible cookie dough – believe it or not – this is the first time I’m posting this classic recipe on the blog!
You see, I’ve always tried to go above and beyond, get fancy – you know what I mean?
I have recipes like these chocolate dipped chocolate chip cookie dough truffles, no-bake cookies sweetened with dates and bananas, cookie dough ice cream, and even chocolate chip cookie dough brownies.
So no, there hasn’t exactly been a shortage of cookie dough on the blog, um, at all. However, NOW is the right time to get back to delicious basics with this paleo and vegan edible cookie dough!
Since I knew I wanted to go with simple and classic, I also wanted to make this edible cookie dough the BEST one you’ll ever make.
I tried out 3 different versions and had my family taste test them all after about an hour in the fridge.
The chilling time really enhances the texture of the cookie dough since the coconut oil has a chance to really firm up and make the dough thicker, creamy and, well, doughier (if that makes sense!).
After everyone (including me) tasted all three versions, there was a clear winner! The winning version was preferred by 3 family members. To be totally honest, MY favorite version did not win.
Plus, my favorite version wasn’t even the same as Drew’s! So, to conclude, I suppose all the batches were delicious, BUT 3 votes for one of them is a definite winner in my book.
The main difference between the winning version and the one I preferred was the addition of almond milk.
Almond milk helps creates a creamier dough, so, I totally get why this one wound up the favorite.
In addition to the almond milk, this edible cookie dough is made with deliciously simple ingredients including organic coconut oil (use the refined kind to avoid the coconut flavor), pure maple sugar, vanilla, blanched almond flour and a bit of coconut flour.
The dough is creamy enough to eat with a spoon, yet firm enough to roll into cookie dough balls OR scoop with an ice cream scoop like I did for the photos.
Scooping it out like ice cream and then eating with a spoon is definitely my favorite way to indulge!
Like I said earlier, CHILLING the dough for 20-30 minutes or so will make it absolutely perfect. So, even though it takes just 5 minutes to mix this edible cookie dough together, I recommend waiting for it to chill before digging in!
The dough stores really well. I kept mine in a lidded mason jar in the fridge and it was perfect for up to a week. Possibly longer if we hadn’t finished it.
You can also roll it into balls and freeze it if you want to keep it for longer. Simply thaw in the fridge when you’re ready!
Okay, I think it’s now time to mix together the BEST paleo and vegan edible cookie dough you’ll ever make. Apologies in advance if you can’t stop eating it! It’s one of those recipes, for sure ;).
Best Paleo Edible Cookie Dough {GF, DF, Vegan}
Best Edible Paleo Cookie Dough {GF, DF, Vegan}
After many taste tests I've come up with the best edible paleo cookie dough recipe that also happens to be vegan! It's kid approved, takes just 5 minutes and can be rolled into cookie dough balls if desired. Gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and vegan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 1 1/2 Tbsp coconut flour
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil organic refined, melted
- 3 Tbsp maple sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp almond milk unsweetened, or preferred dairy-free milk
- 1/8-1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt or to taste
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate, optional
Instructions
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Combine the almond and coconut flour in a medium bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients, leaving out chocolate chips, and mix well until a smooth dough forms.
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Stir in the chocolate chips to combine, then chill the dough for at least 15 minutes for ideal texture - I prefer this cookie dough after it chills for about an hour!
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Roll into balls or eat with a spoon! Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze to keep longer. Enjoy!
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Hi Michele. This looks wonderful! Can’t wait to try it. I’m curious about the maple sugar. I’ve never tried it or even heard of it as a paleo option. Is it similar to coconut sugar? Thanks for sharing all your great recipes.
I just used maple syrup and it was perfect!
You list nutrition but not the serving size. 1ball? 1cup?
They look great.
I love the slider bar for increasing or decreasing the recipe size!! Everyone that does recipes should be using it.
This looks SO good!!! Is there a different flour I could use besides almond flour? I can’t have it unfortunately. Do you think oat flour would work?
You posted this and I had to make it right away!!! My middle schooler just got home from school, tried it, and stated “Paleo Running Momma you’ve done it again!” He said it is wonderful! Seriously though, all of your recipes are amazing!!! Love this quick, easy, simple, and delicious recipe for cookie dough!
Hello this looks great. Can you sub the maple sugar with coconut sugar? Thanks
I tried it today and it worked great. Turned out yummy!!
I made these with coconut sugar and they taste pretty good! However there is a string coconut flavor which is expected
This looks amazing! Could you use regular almond flour instead of blanched? I don’t really know the difference between the two.
The difference is blanched doesn’t have the “skin on” it is a little less gritty in my opinion
Can they be baked?
I also would like to know if they can be baked
This looks incredible!
YUMMMM! This looks like an epic paleo cookie dough!
I don’t have maple sugar – can I sub coconut sugar? Same amount?
I’m curious if these can be baked? I would love to try them cooked! Great recipe!
I love the idea of eating this with a spoon! I have to say though, given the ingredient amounts list, I’m pretty sure this would be more like 3-4 servings max for me instead of 10! haha
I made a nut-free version (with oat flour and soy milk as substitutes for almond products) and WOW! I ate the whole thing in one sitting. It was not very healthy of me to do that but I just couldn’t put the spoon down! Will make again ☺️
Can you bake these? Not sure if they would actually make them to the oven, but just in case I needed them for baked cookies ?
I don’t think they would hold together baked since there’s no binder included. Maybe if you added an egg!
Made this recipe but added protein powder and powder peanut butter…because peanut butter goes with everything. I also used homemade maple syrup instead of maple sugar
Came out great
I was scrolling through the comments to see if I could use maple syrup instead of maple sugar (just because I have it). Thank you for answering my question. Also, I agree… LOVE peanut butter *drool*
WOW WOW!! This cookie dough is DELICIOUS!! It is paleo and tastes exactly like cookie dough. You can store it in fridge and it is seriously so tasty!
Tastes ok but looks nothing like the photos in this post. The dough is also pretty wet and does not hold together enough to roll into balls even after chilling. I had to add extra flour.
I made this for a meetup with my ED recovery community. It has a great texture and a coconut-forward flavor that is good, I just would have liked to know that part, since I was expecting traditional cookie dough-flavor!
You can use refined coconut oil to avoid coconut flavor for next time 🙂
Just made this paleo cookie dough and it’s my new favorite dessert recipe! Delish! 🙂
Hi! Can you sub maple for another kind of sugar like coconut sugar? Would maple syrup work?
Sounds yummy I have the same question as many others can we use maple syrup instead of the maple sugar?
I don’t have a super sweet tooth, so I made these with dried cherries instead of chocolate chips, and I omitted the sugar. So good!
Glad you enjoyed!
Can you use coconut sugar or maple syrup?
Maple syrup should work
I am doing keto and would love to try this recipe. Would liquid maple syrup work in place of the maple sugar? Or I could try swapping for Erythritol. Thanks!
I think I would try the erythritol
Oh my yum!! These look so gooood! I am wondering…can I make this using maple-sweetened sugar free syrup (a liquid sweetener) instead of the maple sugar??
You can try, just keep in mind you might need a tbsp or 2 more of the almond flour
I have made this recipe a zillion times. It’s my go-to when I need something sweet. Sometimes I add oatmeal, raisins, and cinnamon for a variation.
Thrilled you love it!
I cannot get this recipe to come even close, it’s a crumbly mess and a total toss!
I’m curious why this is happening. If anything I’d say it’s on the sticky side typically and needs to be chilled. Generally speaking with anything no-bake like this, you can slowly add liquid, like almond milk, if it’s crumbly, until you get the right consistency. Also note that if you sub the almond flour for something else, the measurements will not work out.
Is the coconut flour a must? Anything that can be substituted for or perhaps just use more almond flour?
Looks delicious! Do you think I could use coconut sugar instead of maple?
Made this already several times, so yummy and a life saver if you have no sweets at home, but all of these ingredients.
I’ve always made this with coconut sugar and it works just fine. I also just use white ground baking almond meal (probably not quite as fine as almond flour?) and it also works.
Instead of throwing choc chips in the dough, I coat the small balls in melted chocolate and keep them in the fridge. So good!
Serving Size?????? How many does this make and what serving matches the macros you have listed?
not vegan i hate coconut stuff
Just put this in the fridge. So easy to make. Used coconut sugar because I was out of maple sugar. Can’t wait to taste it.
I’m thinking of omitting almond flour for a bit while trying autoimmune protocol. Would cassava flour work in its place?
Amazing!! Love all your recipes!! Will definitely be making it again!!
Yikes! This is SO addictive and delicious. I ate about half of it in a single sitting. LOL!!
Ok. I’ve just made my second batch of these. They are absolutely delicious and one of the easiest recipes ever. Next time I am going to try adding almond butter. Trader Joe’s has the best creamy unsalted raw almond better. Thanks sooooo much for sharing this recipe!
Hello,
Do you think it would be possible to use only coconut flour? Or maybe quinoa flour? I want to make this fr a friend of mine but she can’t have almonds or almond flour. If not, do you have a suggestion for a replacement I could use?
Thanks so much!
Zoe
I also cannot have almonds and would like to know.
A little bit confuse at first but it’s also so great its taste! Thanks for your recipe!
I admit it…I still eat regular raw cookie dough! I figure if I haven’t gotten sick after all these years, I’m safe ? But I do like this eggless option, so I could eat even more and not feel guilty!
Hi! I don’t have any tapioca flour… Would coconut flour work? If not, what alternative would you suggest?
I’ve come up with the best paleo edible cookie dough recipe that also happens to be vegan!
What leftovers do you speak of? 😂
What could I use in place of the maple sugar? Could I use maple syrup or coconut sugar?
Worst cookie dough I’ve ever had. DO NOT MAKE THIS!
Lol -Same! I have maple syrup on hand and wanted to know if anyone tried using it! 😆😊
I substitute butter or ghee for the oil for decadence, and Monkfruit sweetener for the sugar. I’ve started replacing some of the sweetener with molasses for a deeper caramel flavor.
Can you use any other flour like gluten free flour iam highly allergic to almonds
Hit the spot! Amazing how little you need to eat to satisfy your sweet tooth craving, thanks for sharing 🙂
absolutely love it! use it all the time!!! thanks so much michele!
AMAZING! I used ghee rather than the coconut oil, and I didn’t use coconut flour (didn’t have it on hand). I think this will be a great little bite as a snack between meals, and based on a previous comment, I will be sharing with my kiddos, soon.
Can this be used for a cookie dough slice? And add caramel?
Would butter work in place of coconut oil?
Doesn’t work. As you know because you turned comments off
I ate it as soon as I made it, no fridge time. It’s just one of those days. Anyways thank you! It has a lovely fluffy texture even at room temp. I did use coconut sugar because that’s all I have but it turned out great! If there’s any leftover I will put it in the fridge and I expect it’ll be even better than ot already is
Can someone explain to me how this tastes like cookie dough? I love this blog and almost everything I’ve made from here has turned out well. But this just tastes like sweetened, wet almond flour. And I don’t get either what I did wrong or how anyone possibly thinks this tastes anything like cookie dough, because it does not. I do not understand.
I made the mistake by adding vanilla extract with alcohol in it and now the alcohol taste is bugging me, am I able to bake this into cookies??