Cacao Cookies – The Frypans

Name: Cacao Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 12 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour; 1/4 cup cacao powder; 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup; 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking soda

🗒 Snacks & Appetizers 🍽 American

Decadent, healthier cookies that are easy to make at home.

Rich and fudgy cacao cookies that satisfy your chocolate cravings without refined sugar.

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup cacao powder
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix all ingredients in a bowl until combined.
Scoop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Flatten slightly and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Cool before serving.

Expert Tips

Do not overbake or they will be dry. | Chill dough for chewier texture.

Recipe Notes

Optional: Add chocolate chips or nuts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use oat flour?

Yes, substitute 1:1.

How to store?

Store in airtight container for 5 days.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time12 minutes

Servings12 cookies

Rating4.8/5 (80)

Maria Bakkers

A home cook and recipe creator from the United States. With a background in Hospitality and Catering, I love turning everyday ingredients into simple, family-friendly meals. When I’m not in the kitchen, I enjoy camping with my husband and our two children. On The Fry Pans, I share easy recipes, cooking tips, and honest kitchen tool reviews to help families cook smarter and eat better.

While Maria develops all our recipes, we want to provide the most accurate health information. This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Farzana Antu, BSc, MS, MPH (North South University) Nutrition and Food Science, to ensure accuracy.