Grain Free Chocolate Gem Cookies make a fun treat for special holidays! They are nut-free, grain free and egg free. The best part is they can be enjoyed by those with or without food allergies.
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Are you looking for more gluten free holiday baking ideas? Grain Free Dinner Rolls are easy to prepare and make a nice side with any meal.
Naturally Sweetened!
Grain Free Chocolate Gem Cookies are lightly sweetened with unrefined coconut sugar and pure maple syrup. The sugar content is unrefined and a quarter of the sugar found in a traditional chocolate chip cookie. The good news is the flavor is just as delightful!
Two products that have naturally colored gems are Unreal Chocolate Gems andLittle Secrets Chocolate Pieces. Little Secrets have peanut butter in the middle are a bit bigger. You might avoid those if you have a family member or friend with a peanut allergy. Both are super fun and make a festive addition to a grain free cookie.
Grain Free Chocolate Gem Cookies make a small batch, approximately 12-18 cookies. When you have a small amount of time, these cookies whip up a easily and quickly. They are egg-free for those with egg senstivities.
Do you need several dozen? My recommendation is to bake them in small batches. When I want several dozen, I duplicate the recipe instead of double the recipe. This is very key to the success of the cookie when working with grain free ingredients.
I hope you enjoy this special treat this holiday season! The reasons these cookies are among my favorite treats is they are………
- grain free (#1 reason!!!!)
- coconut oil is a great substitute for butter (for dairy allergies)
- tree nut-free
- lower unrefined sugar
- the texture! (Just how I remember a traditional cookie)
Unreal Brand Chocolate Gems are a good option.
Unreal Chocolate Gems are organic, non-gmo verified, fair trade ingredients, certified gluten free, vegan and no artificial colors or flavors!!! Sugars are reasonable low for a sweet treat with 5 grams for per serving. (Just to give this perspective, M & M’s have 18.5 grams of sugar per serving as well as refined sugar, artificial colors and flavors.)
Free Printable Recipe – Grain Free Chocolate Gem Cookies
Grain Free Chocolate Gem Cookies
Contains unrefined sugars and no-tree nut flours.
Ingredients
- 2/3 c. arrowroot flour
- 1/3 c. coconut flour Nutiva brand
- 1/2 c. organic salted butter, soft coconut oil can be substituted
- 1/4 c. coconut sugar unrefined
- 1/4 c. maple syrup pure
- 1 T. unflavored gelatin
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/2-1/3 c. mini chocolate chips and/or chocolate gems Unreal Candies
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350º. In a large mixing bowl cream the softened butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract.
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Add the dry ingredients; arrowroot flour, coconut flour, gelatin, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Beat until creamed together. Stir in chocolate gems.
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Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
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Scoop cookie dough with a medium sized cookie scoop or a tablespoon. Place 12 on a sheet. Take a spoon and gently smoosh each cookie (optional).
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Bake 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them set for 1 minute before moving the cookies to a cooling rack. Recipe makes 18 medium cookies.
Where to Buy the Ingredients?
I’m sure you know that not all flour, natural sugar, and maple syrup are equal. Some name brands are better than others. Here are options for buying from Thrive Market and/or Amazon and having it shipped to your home.
One tip about gelatin; shop for quality! Great Lakes Unflavored Gelatin is definitely healthier and better than what I can find in my regular grocery store. And it’s a great price for the amount of gelatin!
- Bob’s Red Mill Arrowroot Flour
- Coombs Family Farms Organic Maple Syrup
- Organic Coconut Flour (4 LBS) – Perfect for Gluten Free Baking, Paleo & Vegan Certified
- Great Lakes Unflavored Gelatin, Kosher, 16 oz (Pack of 2)
- MADHAVA Organic Coconut Sugar 3 Lb. Bag (Pack of 1), Natural Sweetener, Sugar Alternative, Unrefined
- Unreal Chocolate Gems or Unreal Candy Coated Milk Chocolate Gems, 5 Ounce
- Enjoy Life Baking Chocolate, Soy free, Nut free, Gluten free, Dairy free, Paleo, Semi Sweet Mini Chips, (6 Pack)
Red Gems Found Here!
For that red color gem try Little Secrets All Natural Peanut Butter Gems. Little Secrets Chocolate Pieces, Peanut Butter Flavor, All Natural, Fair Trade Certified, No Artificial Dyes, Healthy Treats, (5oz)
If you decide to just use Unreal Chocolate Gems and not pick out certain colors, you’ll have the beautiful cookies pictured below. Enjoy them any way you would like best!
Whatever the reason is you are looking for a grain free gem recipe; I hope it’s fun and is enjoyed by everyone! These can also be made with semi-sweet chocolate chips (like Enjoy Life).
Grain Free Chocolate Gem Cookies
Grain Free Chocolate Gem Cookies remind me of a traditional baked cookie. They are delicious served with a cup of hot homemade cocoa. Enjoy!
Pursing Better Health Together,
[…] My daughters and I enjoy creating treats in the kitchen. It’s relaxing and something enjoyed by others. Keep in mind, that it’s a treat and doesn’t have to be an item we make all the time. Treats require sitting down and enjoying treat with family or friends. One simple treat that can required no baking is Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars and Grain Free Chocolate Gem Cookies. […]