A National Homemade Cookies Day Recipe from Healthy Origins

Happy National Homemade Cookies Day! Every October 1, bakers everywhere pull out the mixing bowls to celebrate the simple joy of a cookie made from scratch. This month at Healthy Origins, we're marking the occasion with a recipe our team keeps coming back to: soft, chewy almond flour chocolate chip cookies made with our Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.

With just eight pantry ingredients, one bowl, and about 20 minutes start to finish, these coconut oil chocolate chip cookies are an easy way to swap wheat flour for almond flour and butter for a plant-based fat without giving up that classic homemade taste.

Why You'll Love These Almond Flour Cookies

•       Made with almond flour: Finely ground almonds give these cookies a tender, slightly nutty bite in place of traditional wheat flour.

•       Butter-free: Coconut oil steps in for butter, so the dough contains no butter or milk (check your chocolate chips if you need a fully dairy-free cookie).

•       One bowl, no mixer: Everything comes together with a spoon or spatula.

•       A great family baking project: Scooping dough and folding in chocolate chips is a perfect job for little helpers.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep time	10 minutes
Bake time	10 - 12 minutes
Total time	About 25 minutes, plus cooling
Yield	About 18 cookies
Oven temperature	350°F

Ingredients

•       2 cups almond flour

•       1/2 tsp baking soda

•       1/4 cup cane sugar

•       1 dash salt

•       1/2 cup Healthy Origins Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

•       1 egg, beaten

•       1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract

•       3/4 cup chocolate chips

How to Make Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Step 2: Combine the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, cane sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3: Stir in the Coconut Oil

Stir in the Healthy Origins coconut oil until a thick dough forms.

Step 4: Add the Vanilla and Egg

Next, add the vanilla and beaten egg so the dough is easier to mix.

Step 5: Fold in the Chocolate Chips

Fold in the chocolate chips until fully combined.

Step 6: Scoop the Dough

Using a cookie dough scoop, add spoonfuls of dough to a cookie sheet. A non-stick baking mat works great.

Step 7: Bake and Cool

Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Keep in mind, the cookies will be somewhat soft in the middle but will harden once cooled.

Tips for Baking with Coconut Oil

•       Mind the temperature. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature and melts at about 76°F. Softened, scoopable oil gives the most consistent dough.

•       Use a room-temperature egg. A cold egg can cause coconut oil to firm up into small clumps.

•       Want thicker cookies? Chill the dough for 15 - 20 minutes before scooping to reduce spreading.

•       Flavor bonus. Extra virgin coconut oil adds a light coconut note that pairs beautifully with chocolate.

•       Storage. Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

The Benefits of Coconut Oil

For generations, coconut oil has been a dietary staple in African, Asian, and Polynesian cultures, valued for its unique fatty acid content, great taste, and versatility in the kitchen. Here's why it deserves a spot in your pantry.

A Natural Source of Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)

Unlike most cooking oils, coconut oil naturally contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), including lauric acid. MCTs have shorter fatty acid chains than the long-chain fats found in most foods, and the body digests and absorbs them differently, using them as a readily available source of energy.*

A Versatile, Plant-Based Alternative to Butter

Because coconut oil is solid at room temperature, it behaves much like butter in baking, creating tender cookies, flaky crusts, and moist muffins. That makes it a go-to for anyone following a dairy-free or plant-based eating style.

Great for Everyday Cooking

Healthy Origins Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil can be used as a spread or as a cooking oil at temperatures up to 350°F, which makes it well suited to baking, sautéing, and roasting.

Enjoy It as Part of a Balanced Diet

Coconut oil is high in saturated fat, so like any fat it's best enjoyed in moderation. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Heart Association offer helpful guidance on balancing the fats in your overall diet, and you can explore coconut oil's full nutrient profile in USDA FoodData Central.

Why Choose Healthy Origins Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil?

Not all coconut oils are created equal. Healthy Origins Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is:

•       Certified organic and cold-pressed

•       100% pure, with a single ingredient: organic extra virgin coconut oil

•       Kosher certified

•       Made without pesticides, refining, bleaching, hydrogenation, or hexane

•       Free of artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, and preservatives

It's available in 16 oz, 29 oz, and 54 oz sizes, so you can stock up for holiday baking season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these cookies taste like coconut?

Extra virgin coconut oil adds a subtle coconut flavor that complements the chocolate rather than overpowering it.

Can I use coconut sugar instead of cane sugar?

Yes. Coconut sugar can be swapped 1:1 and gives the cookies a deeper, caramel-like flavor and slightly darker color.

Are these cookies gluten-free?

This recipe uses almond flour instead of wheat flour. If you need a gluten-free cookie, make sure your almond flour, baking soda, vanilla, and chocolate chips are each labeled gluten-free.

Why are my cookies soft in the middle?

That's by design. Almond flour cookies stay soft right out of the oven and firm up as they cool. Let them rest on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring.

Celebrate National Homemade Cookies Day with Healthy Origins

However you celebrate this October 1, we hope these almond flour chocolate chip cookies find a place on your cooling rack. Bake a batch, share them with someone you love, and tag us on social media with your creations. Ready to get baking? Shop Healthy Origins Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Allergen note: this recipe contains tree nuts (almonds, coconut) and egg, and chocolate chips may contain milk and soy. Consult your healthcare provider before making significant changes to your diet, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Learn more about dietary supplements from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.