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Coconut Flour Oatmeal Cookies - Soft, Chewy, and Naturally Nutty

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional, for extra texture)
  • 3/4 cup mix-ins such as chocolate chips, raisins, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk coconut flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined. Break up any coconut flour clumps with a whisk.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted coconut oil or butter with eggs, maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
  4. Bring it together: Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Stir with a spatula until the dough comes together. It will look thick and slightly moist—coconut flour absorbs as it rests.
  5. Fold in extras: Stir in shredded coconut and your mix-ins. If the dough feels too loose, let it rest for 3–5 minutes to let the coconut flour hydrate.
  6. Scoop: Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons), portion the dough onto the baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each mound with your fingertips to about 1/2-inch thick. These don’t spread much on their own.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers will look slightly soft—this is good for a chewy cookie.
  8. Cool: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. They firm up as they cool.