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Dive into delicious flavors of Paleo Chai Spiced Cookies for a fall-approved treat sure to make your tastebuds swoon! These gluten-free cookies are made with yummy ingredients like almond butter, chai spice, and white chocolate chips!

Your new favorite paleo cookies
The first time I made paleo chai spiced cookies, it quickly turned into the second time, and then the third, and the fourth, and so on. Long story short, I cannot stop making chai cookies! They are just too delicious.
When my friend Kelsey over on Little Bits of Real Food asked me to do a guest post, I knew this was the recipe that readers would love. I needed something just as good as her existing recipes (Tahini Freezer Fudge), so I knew this was perfect.
Something about the blend of flavors in this chai cookie recipe just makes me swoon. Not only do these taste like little pillows of chai heaven, they also make the entire house smell like a dream. When I made them it was like I was burning a fall spiced candle!
Safe to say, you’re going to absolutely fall in love with this recipe.
Ingredients in this chai cookies recipe
Chai cookies are made with a blend of yummy ingredients full of sweet, satisfying flavor. Everything is paleo approved as well! The texture is perfectly soft, but a little bit chewy. They definitely melt in your mouth and provide that great fluffy and light feel, unlike so many paleo treats out there (which are often so dense!).
My friends all love them, with one pointing out that they taste like a more flavorful snickerdoodle! Here’s everything that’s included:
- Almond butter
- Coconut oil
- Coconut sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla
- Almond flour
- Coconut flour
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Cardamom
- Cloves
- Salt
- White chocolate chips
What’s in chai spice?
Did you know you can make chai spice by combining a few popular seasonings? Yep, and it’s easy! I made my own blend of chai spice that tastes absolutely divine.
To do so, I just mixed cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves.
I take these and sprinkle them onto my coffee or onto homemade muffins too! It’s one of my favorite fall spice mixtures.
Tools needed to make paleo chai cookies
Hardly any tools are needed to make paleo cookies. Just grab your baking sheet, mixing bowls, and a few other items and you’ll be good to go!
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- 2 mixing bowls
- Stirring utensil
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Measuring cups: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, 1 cup
How to make paleo chai spiced cookies
Prepare to keep this recipe at the top of your go-tos, because these cookies couldn’t be easier to make. All you do is hand mix the ingredients, and then bake! No fancy equipment or kitchen gadgets are required.
To begin, preheat the oven to 350F and prepare a parchment lined baking sheet.
In a large bowl, combine the almond butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour and coconut flour.
Add the baking soda, spices, and salt.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet, and stir to combine.
Next, add the white chocolate chips.
Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Next, scoop about 2 tbsp of dough, either using a cookie dough scoop or a spoon. Place on the baking sheet and press down slightly.
Optionally top with extra sea salt for an added touch.
The most delicious gluten-free cookies
Do you or someone you know like to stay away from gluten? If so, these cookies are the perfect treat! Not only are they dairy-free, they’re also free of all things gluten and suitable for those with allergies.
Since we’re in full swing of all things fall, I figured this would be the best treat for the crisp, cool weather. Paired with the chai flavor, these are absolutely perfect.
How long do paleo chai cookies last?
These cookies will store quite well. After you bake them, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. I like to use a glass container with a lid.
They will last about a week this way. Alternatively, you can keep them in the freezer and thaw a couple as needed. They will keep for up to 3 months when frozen.
More paleo desserts to try
Here are some more scrumptious paleo desserts. If you enjoyed my chai spiced cookies, you’ll really love these too!
- Paleo Lemon Blueberry Muffins
- Healthy Paleo Pumpkin Pie
- Paleo Strawberry Shortcake
- Healthy Banana Cream Pie (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
- Healthy Chocolate Truffles (Vegan, Paleo)
Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photography by Moriah Sawtelle
Paleo Chai Spiced Cookies
These soft and chewy Paleo Chai Spiced Cookies are a delicious and healthy treat that are made gluten-free and dairy-free!
Ingredients
- ยผ cup almond butter
- ยผ cup coconut oil
- 1/2ย cup coconut sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- ยฝ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ยฝ tsp ground ginger
- ยฝ tsp ground cardamom
- ยผ tsp ground cloves
- ยผ tsp saltย
- 1/2 cup mini white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare parchment lined baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, combine almond butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, mix together almond flour and coconut flour.
- Add in baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir to combine.
- Add in white chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop about 2 Tbsp dough either using a cookie dough scoop or spoon onto baking sheet, pressing down slightly.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes and let cool completely.
- I topped mine with extra sea salt for an added touch.
- Store on counter for up to 3 days or in freezer.
Notes
You can also use a chai spice mix, I’ve used 2 tsp of this one.
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Sherry says
These were good. I used a small cookie scoop ( got 40 cookies out of a double batch) & baked for 6 minutes. I felt they needed a bit more sweetener so added a few drops of liquid monk fruit. I used Lilyโs sugarfree white chocolate chips. My daughter who loves all things chai especially enjoyed these cookies ๐
Erin says
Hi Sherry, so happy you both loved the cookies and made them your own! Thanks for sharing!!
Jillian says
These were so good! The white chocolate chips were nice, but Iโd prob make without next time (Iโm not a big chocolate person). The cookie itself has a great flavor on its own. Another winner from Erin!
Erin says
Hi Jillian, so happy you loved them and feel free to make them your own!!
Marci says
Just made these for cookie week and omg they are good! And so easy. It took me less than ten minutes to put everything together. Definitely making them again!
Erin says
Hi Marci, yay thanks for participating in cookie week and so happy you loved them!!
Maggie says
LOVE these Erin. I even do half without the white chocolate chips and they taste amazing.
Erin says
Hi Maggie, so happy you like them!
Lucy Leibowitz says
These are absolutely amazing. Easily one of my favorite of your cookie recipes and theyโre all so good! So thatโs saying a lot.
Erin says
Hi Lucy, so happy you love them so much! ๐
Sarah Beth says
These cookies were a crowd-pleaser for sure! Super fun and different. I would absolutely make them again with a few changes: 1) err on the side of under-baking 2) if MINI white chocolate chips are not available chop up the regular ones (the regular ones were too big and hard to work with as the dough is very thick) 3) add a touch more chai spice.
The thick dough was a little hard to work with and didn’t play well with my cookie scoop, but worth it! Note, these cookies did not spread much for me.
Erin says
Hi Sarah Beth, I am glad you liked them and thanks for sharing your thoughts! ๐
rachel says
i’m obsessed with chai lattes so when I saw these cookies I had to make them…did not disappoint!! the perfect amount sweet and spicy. they didn’t last more than a day in my house–i had to hide some in the pantry just to make sure I had some for myself ๐ so yummy, thank you!
Erin says
Hi Rachel, I am so happy you loved them!!
Emily says
Phenomenal!!! Love these! Sweet and spice and everything nice!
Erin says
Hi Emily, I am so glad you liked them!
Nicole S says
I just made these cookies yesterday and they came out amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they were thick, fluffy with just the right sweetness and spice!
Erin says
Hi Nicole, I am so happy you enjoyed them so much!
Alli says
Love these! My almond butter was kind of hard so I felt like that made the cookies a little more dry but still delicious. Absolutely will be making these again!
Erin says
Hi Alli, I am so glad you liked them and hope you can make them again soon!
Allie says
Hey Erin,
These looks amazing. I plan to make them today but do not have coconut flour (I have a lot of other types of flours) any suggestions on a substitute and ratio? Thanks!
Erin says
Hi Allie, yes, you can use a different flour. I haven’t tried it with another one, so I’d just choose whatever one you have or want to use and search the ratio. Let me know which you use and how they come out!
Laura says
I’m probably totally overlooking it, but how much maple syrup is needed? Thanks so much! I’ve been loving trying all sorts of your recipes!
Erin says
Hi Laura, sorry about that- no maple needed! It should be removed now. I updated the recipe and forgot to take it out. Hope you enjoy the cookies!!
Daniel Foley says
Would it be okay to make these with peanut butter and oat flour (instead of almond flour)?
Thanks!
Erin says
Hi Daniel, I haven’t tried those substitutions, but feel free to give them a try and let me know how they come out!
Jenn Lyons says
These cookies are incredible!! I shared them with my whole family and everyone loved them! Would definitely recommend making them ๐
Erin says
Thanks, Jenn!! So glad everyone loved them!
Brenda says
I made these with a flax seed egg and they turned out perfect. Everyone loved them. I hid a few and they were even better the second day! I will definitely be making these often. Thank you for sharing the recipe. โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
Brenda says
We are vegan, so I was wondering if a flax seed egg could be substituted for the egg?
They look and sound delicious!
Erin says
Hey Brenda!
I haven’t tried it with a flax egg, but you could try! Let me know if you do!
Claire says
Hi, Iโm wondering if I can use almond meal instead of almond flour? Iโm not sure if theyโre the same thing? Thanks, Claire
Erin says
You can, they just won’t be as smooth. Almond flour is fine and provides a really nice smooth texture!