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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
The simple cookie recipe I bring to my students every semester – and the one they always ask for.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Chocolate chip cookies have become a small tradition in my classes. Every semester, I bring a batch to share, and every semester, students ask for the recipe.
So here it is: a simple, flexible cookie recipe that’s gluten-free and easy to make dairy-free, too.
Small traditions build connection — even something as simple as cookies.
Recipe Snapshot
Prep Time
10 Minutes to make dough
Bake Time
10 minutes in the oven
Diet
Gluten-free, dairy-free option
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup refined coconut oil
- 2/3 cup sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature (or 1 flax egg: 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 ¼ cups gluten-free flour
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate (about 6 ounces)
- Flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Mix the coconut oil and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg or flax egg and vanilla extract, and stir until smooth.
- Add the gluten-free flour, salt, and baking soda to the wet ingredients.
- Mix until well incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped chocolate.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
Ingredient Swaps
Butter Alternative
Applesauce: Use a 1:1 replacement to reduce fat and create a softer, more cake-like texture.
Coconut oil: Coconut oil keeps the cookies soft and works well as a dairy-free option.
Egg Replacement
Mashed banana: Use ¼ cup per egg to add natural sweetness and create a softer texture.
Flax egg: Flax egg works well as a plant-based option and helps hold the cookies together.
Flavor Boost
Chopped dark chocolate: Chopped chocolate melts better than chips and creates richer pockets of chocolate.
Espresso powder: Just 1 teaspoon deepens the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste.
Flaky sea salt: A light sprinkle on top adds contrast and brings out the sweetness of the chocolate.
Key Takeaways
1. Simple recipes are easier to adapt.
2. Coconut oil creates a soft, chewy texture.
3. Chopped chocolate melts better than chips.
4. Small traditions build stronger communities.
Why I Make This Recipe
What started as a simple gesture for my students became a small tradition I now look forward to every semester.
Small Traditions Matter
- These cookies became a small tradition in my classes.
- Small actions often create the biggest impact.
- That idea is at the heart of Petite Practice®.
- Sometimes it starts with something as simple as a cookie.
Behind The Scenes
A behind-the-scenes look at how I pack the cookies for my students each quarter.
These cookies started as a small gesture for my students. Now they’re a classroom tradition.
– Dr. Christiane Schroeter
Meet The Author
Dr. Christiane Schroeter
TEDx Speaker & Leadership Strategist
I’m Dr. Christiane Schroeter, TEDx speaker, leadership strategist, and host of the Top 1% ranked Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast. I help leaders think clearly, speak with conviction, and take the next step during change.
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