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Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)

November 7, 2019 Updated: March 22, 2024 By Leanne 46 Comments

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Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy with tart cranberries, sweet orange and rich dark chocolate. They’re made with almond flour, almond butter and coconut oil, so they’re grain-free and dairy-free. They also make a great addition to your holiday cookie exchange!

Overhead view of cranberry chocolate chip cookies cut into squares.

I have a serious love for Cranberry + Chocolate + Orange.

While I enjoy gingerbread and peppermint for the holidays, cranberries, chocolate and orange have a special place in my holiday heart. The smell of the tart and sweet combo gets my taste buds tingling and reminds me of Christmas.

And when it’s in chocolate chip cookie form, even better. So, naturally, I love these holiday cookie bars I’m sharing today.

Why you’ll love these fresh cranberry chocolate chip cookies too

  • They’re bars, which are much easier to make than drop cookies.
  • They’re soft and chewy, just like a chocolate chip cookie.
  • Lots of rich, dark, melty chocolate chips.
  • A punch of festive flavour from the cranberries and orange.
  • They’re gluten-free and dairy-free.
  • You can make them now and freeze them for the holidays.

Cranberry cookie bars arranged on a sheet of parchment paper.

Ingredients for these cranberry cookie bars

  • Cane sugar
  • Almond butter
  • Coconut oil
  • Eggs
  • Orange zest
  • Vanilla
  • Almond flour
  • Coconut flour
  • Baking soda and salt
  • Fresh cranberries
  • Dark chocolate chips

How to make almond flour cranberry cookies

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You’ll need a few bowls, a 9-inch baking pan (greased or lined with parchment paper) and an electric mixer. It might sound involved, but these cookies are super easy to make in a few simple steps.

  • Add your sugar, almond butter and coconut oil to a large bowl and cream together using your electric mixer.
  • Beat in the eggs (one at a time), orange zest and vanilla. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the almond and coconut flours, baking soda and salt. Add to the wet mixture and mix on medium speed until well combined.
  • Fold in the cranberries and chocolate chips.

Collage of two images of the cookie dough in a bowl, one showing the cranberries and chocolate chips being folded in.

  • Spread the cookie dough out into your prepared pan and bake on 375F for 23-26 minutes, or until the edges pull away and the top is brown.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack.

Collage of two images, one showing the cookie dough spread out in a square pan and the other showing the cookies baked and cooling.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • How do I store these cookies made with almond flour? Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
  • Can I freeze these almond flour cookies? Yes, just let them cool fully, then cut into squares and place them in a freezer safe container, either in a single layer or in between sheets of wax or parchment paper. They will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. To defrost, just leave at room temperature for a few hours.
  • Can I use dried cranberries instead of fresh cranberries? Absolutely!
  • Can I use frozen cranberries? Yes, but I would defrost them first and pat them dry. Be careful mixing them into the batter as they may be a bit soft.
  • Can I use butter instead of coconut oil? Unfortunately, I haven’t tested this recipe with butter but if you give it a try, please let me know how it turns out.
  • Can I use another type of sugar other than cane sugar? Coconut sugar or brown sugar will work as replacements, but the bars will be darker and have a hint of caramel.
  • I don’t have almond butter, what can I use as a replacement? Any kind of natural nut or seed butter should work as a replacement, however they will change the taste of the cookies.

Up-close overhead view of almond flour cranberry cookies cut into squares.

Additional recipe tips and suggestions

  • Your coconut oil should be very soft, but not melted. You want it to cream together with the sugar and almond butter easily.
  • Ensure your cold ingredients (such as eggs, almond flour, almond butter) are brought to room temperature. If they are still cold, they may cause the coconut oil to harden.
  • I sprinkled some turbinado sugar on the cookies before baking, but that’s completely optional. You can also use flaked sea salt.
  • If you like your cookies on the softer side, you’ll want to bake them for around 23-24 minutes. If you like your cookies firmer, bake them for 25-26 minutes. They will also firm up in the pan as they cool.
  • This recipe calls for a 9-inch square pan, but you can also use an 8-inch square pan for a thicker cookie. Just increase the baking time by a few minutes.
  • To cut the cookies out easily, I suggest lining your baking pan with parchment paper. Once baked, let the cookies cool completely and use the edges of the parchment paper to lift them out of the pan and onto your cutting surface.

Side view of fresh cranberry chocolate chip cookies cut into bars and arranged on parchment paper.

Other cranberry orange treats with chocolate to enjoy

  • Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins are perfect for busy holiday mornings. They’re made with whole wheat flour, oats, orange, fresh cranberries and dark chocolate chunks.
  • Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies are great for a Christmas cookie exchange, with orange cranberry filling and dark chocolate drizzle. They’re also grain-free and dairy-free.
  • You can also find other delicious cranberry combinations over on my Cranberry page.

If you make these cranberry chocolate chip cookies, I would love to hear what you think in the comments below!

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Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)

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  • Author: Leanne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy with tart cranberries, sweet orange and rich dark chocolate. They’re made with almond flour, almond butter and coconut oil, so they’re grain-free and dairy-free.


Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup natural almond butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil, softened (but not melted)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest (about half an orange)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups almond flour, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)


Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375F and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, almond butter and coconut oil using an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in one egg at a time, orange zest and vanilla. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the almond and coconut flours, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and mix on medium-speed until combined.
  5. Fold in the cranberries and chocolate chips.
  6. Spread the dough out into the prepared pan and bake for 23-26 minutes, or until the edges pull away and the top is brown.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool in pan before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  1. Your coconut oil should be very soft, but not melted. You want it to cream together with the sugar and almond butter easily.
  2. Ensure your cold ingredients are brought to room temperature. If they are still cold, they may cause the coconut oil to harden.
  3. If you like your cookies on the softer side, bake for 23-24 minutes. If you like your cookies firmer, bake for 25-26 minutes. They will also firm up in the pan as they cool.
  4. You can also use an 8-inch square pan for a thicker cookie. Just increase the baking time by a few minutes.
  5. Be sure to check out the detailed sections above the recipe card for additional advice and suggestions for making this recipe.

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Comments

  1. Shannon says

    November 29, 2020 at 3:12 am

    Would love to make these but am allergic to almonds – can I substitute the same quantities of regular flour and an alternate nut butter?

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      November 29, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      Hi Shannon! Thanks for stopping by. Substituting another type of nut butter isn’t a problem, but I haven’t tested this recipe with all-purpose flour. Since the two flours have different textures, I would caution against a 1:1 substitution.

      Reply
  2. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    December 1, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    These look so good! I love the cranberry + chocolate combination! So festive and yummy!

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      December 8, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      Thanks Amy!

      Reply
  3. Matt - Total Feasts says

    November 17, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    I also love cranberries with orange and chocolate, what great sounding bars. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      December 8, 2019 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks Matt!

      Reply
  4. marcie says

    November 14, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    These are right up my alley! They’re a treat without being too sweet, they’re gluten free, and they have cranberries and chocolate…it’s like you made them for me. 🙂 I can’t wait to give them a try!

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      November 15, 2019 at 8:22 pm

      Haha! I’m so glad they speak to you! Thanks Marcie!

      Reply
  5. Kelly Neil says

    November 13, 2019 at 8:14 am

    Oh yum! Is there any other flavour combo as good as orange and cranberry?! (well maybe coffee and Baileys lol) These look amazing! Saved for upcoming holiday baking. 🙂

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      November 13, 2019 at 10:41 am

      Thanks Kelly! Coffee and Baileys is definitely high on the list too! 😉

      Reply
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