Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

SERVES: 16 (1 cookie each)

Prep Time: 15 min.

Cooking Time: 12 min.

¼ cup extra-virgin organic coconut oil, solid

½ cup coconut sugar

1 large egg yolk

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour

¼ tsp. baking soda, gluten-free

¼ tsp. baking powder, gluten-free

½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

¼ cup dark chocolate chips, 70% cacao (or more)

Parchment paper

1. Preheat oven to 325º F.

2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

3. Combine oil and sugar in a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer; beat until well mixed.

4. Add egg yolk and extract; mix well. Set aside.

5. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; mix well.

6. Add oil mixture to flour mixture; mix well.

7. Fold in chocolate chips.

8. Roll into Tbsp.-sized balls and place on prepared baking sheets.

9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

• Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen to keep for longer.

Portion Fix Container Equivalents: 1 yellow and ½ teaspoon

Recipe originally published from the Fixate Cooking Show.