Chocolate Chip Cookies For Passover

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Unlike most Passover treats that are dry or too sweet, these cookies are a treat I look forward to. They are both gluten-free and dairy-free, which works for a variety of diets.

These cookies have the flavor and texture you crave in a classic chocolate chip cookie. With crisp edges and a chewy interior, you will also get plenty of chocolate in every bite.

With simple ingredients and no complicated techniques, they come together quickly. Freeze the dough and enjoy cookies any time of year!

All Passover desserts need to be gluten-free but not all are dairy-free. My favorite desserts are Flourless Chocolate Cake, Matzo Crack, Coconut Macaroons, and the Almond Macaroon Cookies!

You will need the following ingredients to make these gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate chip cookies:

Ingredient Notes

• Almond Flour - Use a finely ground almond flour. I tested this recipe using regular almond flour and found that the texture was too gritty, making the cookies taste dry and crumbly. While I did not test this, you can use coconut flour in place of the almond flour to make these nut-free. Coconut flour absorbs more liquid so you would need to add more liquid into the batter to replace what it absorbed.
• Potato Starch - For Passover you cannot use a gluten-free flour so in an effort to bring the dough together and keep the moisture content I added potato starch. I did test using only matzo meal but I didn't like the taste or texture of the cookies. I did not test replacing part of the potato starch with matzo meal; however, you would have a firmer, more cake-like, cookie.
• Chocolate Chips - For Passover, you will need to look for a Passover approved chocolate chip. If you can't find them, use a chocolate bar and chop it into pieces.

See the recipe card for quantities.

• Chocolate Chips - I am a semi-sweet or dark chocolate fan but feel free to use milk chocolate or white chocolate in this recipe.
• Cinnamon or Spice - A pinch of cinnamon or cardamom can add warmth to the flavor without overpowering the chocolate.
• Orange Zest - A little fresh orange zest in the dough pairs beautifully with chocolate and gives the cookies a bright, citrusy note.
• Nuts - You can add walnuts or pecans to this batter.

How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies For Passover: Step-By-Step

Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients are in the printable recipe card:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350℉.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, mix the sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 2: Add in the potato starch, almond flour, salt, and baking soda.

Step 3: Fold in the chocolate chips.

Freeze for 15-20 minutes.

Step 4: Drop heaping tablespoon-sized dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2-3 inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the middle is soft.

Remove from the oven and let cool.

• Don't space the cookies too close together. I found when testing these that I needed a lot of room in between as these cookies like to spread!

Let Them Cool on the Baking Sheet: Almond flour-based cookies are delicate right out of the oven. Letting them cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack helps them set without breaking.

Potato starch is an ingredient I like using for Passover. I even use it in my Carrot Kugel and the Vegetable Kugel!

Store these cookies in an airtight container on the kitchen counter.

Yes. This recipe calls for 6 oz of oil. You can melt 6 tsps of butter and use butter in place of the oil. The recipe will not be dairy-free if you do this.

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