Chai-Spiced Paleo Cookies: Gluten-Free Spiced Cookie Recipe

Dive into the warm, cozy flavors of Paleo Chai Spiced Cookies — a fall-ready, gluten-free treat that melts in your mouth. These dairy-free cookies combine almond butter, chai spices, and mini white chocolate chips for a soft, chewy bite.

Your new favorite paleo cookies

The first time I made these paleo chai spiced cookies, I immediately made them again — and again. They’re irresistible. The chai spice blend paired with almond butter yields cookies that are soft, slightly chewy, and full of warming fall flavor. They also fill the kitchen with a comforting aroma, like lighting a spiced candle.

This recipe proved ideal when I was guest posting for a friend; it’s simple, dependable, and popular with friends who described the cookies as a more flavorful snickerdoodle. These are the kind of paleo treats that are light and fluffy rather than dense.

Ingredients in this chai cookies recipe

These cookies are made with simple, paleo-friendly ingredients that create a soft texture and satisfying chew. Here’s what you need:

• Almond butter
• Coconut oil
• Coconut sugar
• Egg
• Vanilla
• Almond flour
• Coconut flour
• Baking soda
• Cinnamon
• Ginger
• Cardamom
• Cloves
• Salt
• Mini white chocolate chips

What’s in chai spice?

You can easily make chai spice at home with a blend of common warming spices. My favorite mix combines cinnamon, ground ginger, cardamom, and cloves. It’s versatile — sprinkle it on coffee, muffins, or use it to flavor these cookies for a comforting fall touch.

Tools needed to make paleo chai cookies

These cookies require only basic tools: a baking sheet, parchment paper, mixing bowls, a spoon or scoop, and measuring utensils. No special equipment needed.

• Parchment paper
• Baking sheet
• 2 mixing bowls
• Stirring utensil
• Cookie scoop or spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons

How to make paleo chai spiced cookies

This recipe is straightforward and hands-on. Mix the wet ingredients, combine the dry, fold together, chill briefly, then bake.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together the almond butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, stir together the almond flour and coconut flour. Add baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and salt.

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and stir until combined, then fold in the mini white chocolate chips. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to scoop and to keep the cookies from spreading too much while baking.

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place on the prepared baking sheet, pressing each slightly. Optionally sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking.

Bake until the edges are set and the centers are cooked through (see recipe card for timing). Let cool completely on a wire rack for best texture.

The most delicious gluten-free cookies

These cookies are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a great option for anyone avoiding gluten or dairy. The chai spice makes them an ideal seasonal treat for crisp autumn days, but they’re welcome any time you want a cozy, spiced cookie.

How long do paleo chai cookies last?

Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze the cookies and thaw a few at a time; they keep well in the freezer for up to three months.

More paleo desserts to try

If you enjoyed these chai spiced cookies, try other paleo desserts that are light, flavorful, and naturally gluten-free.

• Paleo Lemon Blueberry Muffins
• Healthy Paleo Pumpkin Pie
• Paleo Strawberry Shortcake
• Healthy Banana Cream Pie (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
• Healthy Chocolate Truffles (Vegan, Paleo)

Recipe by Erin Antoniak. Photography credit as shown in the original post.