I’m known for my late night cookie creations (sometimes with the help of Son) as well as creating something wonderful per the limitations of ingredients I have on hand. These Hemplicious Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies, aka Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies with Hemp Seeds, are the latest example of both. I love these cookies with their “nuttiness” and extra protein boost of hemp seeds!
photo by Johnna Perry of In Johnna’s Kitchen
How I Created Hemplicious Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies (Chocolate Chip Cookies with Hemp Seeds)
My intent was to make my Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip “Samoa Taste” Cookies, but I quickly discovered that I did not have any shredded coconut on hand. I knew I was not looking for a really sweet treat and Andrea’s Chocolate Hemp Protein Muffins from March Muffin Madness suddenly came to mind.
Next thing I knew I was replacing the shredded coconut with hemp seeds and adding an egg to the recipe. Plus, I left out the coconut sugar because I decided the honey would provide more than enough sweetness. I was right.
The resulting cookie dough was soft so I dropped the dough onto the baking sheets instead of rolling it into balls as I’d done with the original recipe. As with the original recipe, these cookies seem underdone when removed from the oven, but they continue setting up as they bake on the baking sheet.
These cookies are soft, nutty, and have the perfect balance of cookie base and chocolate chips. Hemp seeds and dark chocolate chips are an ideal combination in my opinion.
These Paleo Hemplicious Chocolate Chip cookies are full of grain-free goodness from ingredients like almond flour, hemp seeds, coconut flour, and honey, and taste really good, too! They make me happy. I hope they’ll make you happy, too!
Oh, and let me add that they’ve already made one blogger friend happy. I shared the recipe with Johnna of In Johnna’s Kitchen and she immediately made these cookies, loved them, and shared her photos with me. Woohoo—thank you, Johnna!
Completely unrelated to these Hemplicious Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies, but speaking of Johnna, I want to recommend that you check out her newest recipe, Johnna’s Best Mac and Cheese, too.)
photo by Johnna Perry of In Johnna’s Kitchen
The gluten-free and paleo Hemplicious Chocolate Chip Cookies offer nutty deliciousness without any nuts thanks to hemp seeds. I always scoop and semi-pack my almond flour in the cup, so I’m sure to get the same measurement each time. Store these cookies on an open plate or in an open container. Do not put in a closed container as these cookies will soften too much and may spoil.Paleo Hemplicious Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Judee@gluten freeA-Z Blog says
The sign of a good cook/baker is that you can take what you have and turn it into a wonderful creation!
These cookies look so delicious and healthy! What a treat!
Shirley Braden says
Hi Judee–Awww, thanks! Although I kind of think of it as anyone can take a template and keep changing it up. 😉 I am really, really pleased with these cookies. They’re so filling and because of that, I’m not eating one after another. I’m even sharing half the batch with a friend today. 🙂
Shirley
Lisa Rickman says
I have all of these ingredients! We’ll have to make cookies as part of our math classes today. 🙂 Thanks!!
Shirley Braden says
Woohoo! Baking serendipity! Gotta love it when that happens, Lisa. 😉 And I’m truly honored that these cookies are being used as part of your math lesson! With the info on hemp seed and their benefits, you could even get in more of a lesson there. Yummy lessons are the best! 🙂
Shirley
Cassidy @ Cassidy's Craveable Creations says
These look yummy Shirley!!! I’ve never tried Hemp Seeds, I’ll have to buy some and make your cookies 🙂
Shirley Braden says
Thanks, Cassidy! They are a bit pricey, but I find that a bag lasts me a very long time and gives me a wonderful protein to add to smoothies and so many other recipes. For example, I absolutely love hemp seeds in the Best Ever Salmon Cakes recipe on gfe. And now I love them in these cookies. 🙂 I think they’d be a great addition to your grain-free cooking ingredients!
Shirley
Angela says
I love your late night creativity, Shirley! These look outstanding and I’ll be sure to report back once I made them – it’s a crazy rainy day here and what better thing to do than bake these cookies? 😉
Shirley Braden says
Thank you, Angela! Oh, you are so right on baking and rainy days going together. 🙂 Comfort cooking at its best IMHO. Hope you enjoy these, dear!
Shirley
Angela says
I just made these- wasn’t fast enough to snap any pictures, but are they every good! I overheard comments such as “tastes like what I would imagine a cloud to taste” and “ethereal” and more fancy remarks like that – and they are all true. These cookies are incredibly delicious and I’ll make these again (and again…and again…. 🙂 )
Shirley Braden says
Ooh, Angela, your and your taste testers reviews have made me so happy! Thanks again, dear! 🙂
Jennifer says
I have been wanting to try some new ways to cook/bake with hemp seeds and these look delicious! Thank you!
Shirley Braden says
Thanks, Jennifer! I’m so glad the timing of me sharing these cookies works so well for you! 🙂
Shirley
Vicky says
These look very delicious Shirley and how lovely of Johnna to share the photos. I haven’t cooked with hemp seeds before mainly because they’re a bit expensive but I know they’re an excellent source of plant based omega 3 so we’ve been considering buying some.
Shirley Braden says
Vicky–I agree that they are expensive, but I’ve never once regretted buying them. A little goes a long way. 🙂 Yes, Johnna is a dear to share her lovely photos. These cookies weren’t being photogenic for me at all, so she truly saved me!!
Shirley
tessa@tessadomesticdiva says
Can’t wait to try these! I always keep hemp heart around for nutritional boost to recipes….so I love that this one uses 3/4 cup!!
Shirley Braden says
Hi Tessa–So far everyone is loving these cookies. I hope you all will, too!! 🙂 Because of the nutritional boost, these cookies not only taste delicious, they’re very filling. I love that part. 😉
Shirley
Tessa Simpson says
well, we DID love them!! Great recipe Shirley, I know we will make these again with all that protein, omegas, and fiber from the hemp!!
Shirley Braden says
Awww, I’m so, so happy to hear that, Tessa!! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and let me know! 🙂
Shirley
Heather @GlutenFreeCat says
You and Johnna are a great team! Beautiful pictures and delicious recipe. I love hemp but have never tried baking with it (obviously not lately since my oven was dormant for 2 years). Sounds nutty and delicious. And such pure ingredients!
Shirley Braden says
Thanks, Heather! We have made a good team on quite a few projects, but this might be my favorite. 😉 Now you’re making me think that I need to make another no-bake version of these treats!
Shirley
Marty says
These are truely spectacular! I’ve found they have a much more complex flavor if you bake them in a pit fire (AFTER YOU TAKE THE BEEF OUT!!!).
Shirley Braden says
Hi Marty–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 These have a complex flavor baked in the oven so I’m intrigued by baking them in a fire. This info will definitely come in handy for camping this summer. 😉
Shirley
Raia says
Those look delicious Shirley and Johnna! One can never have too many chocolate chip cookies, especially when they’re healthy. 😉 Thanks so much for sharing them at Savoring Saturdays!
Shirley Braden says
Thanks, Raia! Admittedly, I’m tickled pink with this new chocolate chip cookie recipe. No guilt when eating these and because they’re so satisfying, a batch lasts for days for me. 🙂
Shirley
April J Harris says
I’ve shared these on our Hearth and Soul Hop FB page, Shirley. Love all the protein they contain – and they sound so delicious too! Thank you for being a part of our Hearth and Soul Hop.
Shirley Braden says
Thank you, April! I’m so pleased that so many have already made these cookies and loved them. Win, win!! I always look forward to Hearth and Soul Hop–so much variety, so much goodness. Thank you for hosting each week!
Shirley