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25+ Refined Sugar-Free Cookie Recipes

By Rachel Conners @bakeritablog
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Over 25 of the best refined sugar-free cookie recipes! You won’t believe how healthy these delicious recipes are from paleo chocolate chip to soft baked pumpkin cookies, there is something for every season!

I think it’s safe to say cookies are ALWAYS in season. Agreed? If you know me well you know, refined sugar-free cookies are my jam. I pretty much whip up a batch weekly which means sticking to nourishing ingredients to still feel my best while enjoying the finer things in life like chocolate :)

To keep my recipes free of refined sugar, I like to use maple syrup or coconut sugar to sweeten. Some of these recipes are also completely sugar-free, either naturally without sweeteners or using a sugar replacement, so they’re perfect for those watching their sugar intake. Using these options means our blood sugar doesn’t spike as high then crash rapidly, which can typically lead to low energy. No thank you! On top of using unrefined sugar, you’ll notice these cookies are made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almond flour, and coconut oil.

All recipes below are gluten-free, refined sugar-free with tons of paleo and plant-based options too! If you’re looking for a list of 100% vegan cookies make sure to check out my Vegan Cookie Roundup, or check out my Seriously Good Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes if you’re gluten-intolerant!

Tips to make fully sugar-free cookies!

  • Many of the recipes below call for coconut sugar, which is a refined sugar-free sweetener. If you want to make these recipes fully sugar-free, try replacing the coconut sugar with a 1:1 granulated sugar-free sweetener, like allulose, erythritol, xylitol or a blend from a company like Purecane, Lakanto or Madhava.
  • For the flavor of coconut sugar without all the calories, try a product like Miss Jones Coconut Sugar Blend, which has 50% of the sugar and carbs that coconut sugar regularly has.
  • For recipes sweetened with maple syrup, try using a sugar-free maple syrup like maple syrup from Lakanto.

1. Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe for Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies is my go-to cookie recipe! My taste testers had no idea these cookies were gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, and refined sugar-free! This is one of my most popular recipes. These cookies can easily be made vegan.
This recipe for Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies is my go-to cookie recipe! My taste testers had no idea these cookies were gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, and refined sugar-free! This is one of my most popular recipes. These cookies can easily be made vegan.

This recipe for Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies is my go-to cookie recipe! My taste testers had no idea these cookies were gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, and refined sugar-free! This is one of my most popular recipes. You can easily make the cookies vegan.

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2. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

You need to try these delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies - they're full of chopped up mini peanut butter cups that we fold into the dough along with the dark chocolate chunks! You'll love these gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan cookies. 
You need to try these delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies - they're full of chopped up mini peanut butter cups that we fold into the dough along with the dark chocolate chunks! You'll love these gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan cookies. 

For the best gluten-free, vegan cookie, these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies will be your new go-to! Made with delicious peanut butter cups and dark chocolate chunks, you won’t believe they’re grain-free, dairy-free, and lightly sweetened with coconut sugar!

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3. Gluten-Free Vegan Peppermint Cookies

These Gluten-Free Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies will make your cookie dreams come true! They make perfect Christmas cookies and taste so scrumptious, especially with the extra chocolate drizzle.
These Gluten-Free Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies will make your cookie dreams come true! They make perfect Christmas cookies and taste so scrumptious, especially with the extra chocolate drizzle.

These Gluten-Free Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies will make your cookie dreams come true! They make perfect Christmas cookies and taste so scrumptious, especially with the extra chocolate drizzle.

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4. Flourless Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Flourless Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick and super rich, with a fruity strawberry flavor and melty chocolate chips. They're gluten-free, paleo, and vegan, and made with just six ingredients!
These Flourless Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick and super rich, with a fruity strawberry flavor and melty chocolate chips. They're gluten-free, paleo, and vegan, and made with just six ingredients!

These Flourless Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick, gooey and SO delicious, with a fruity strawberry flavor and melty chocolate chips. They’re gluten-free, paleo, and vegan, and made with just six ingredients!

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5. Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies

Calling all coffee lovers! These Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies are irresistibly good, with the flavor of espresso shining through and dark chocolate chunks in every bite. You wouldn't guess that they're gluten-free, paleo and vegan.
Calling all coffee lovers! These Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies are irresistibly good, with the flavor of espresso shining through and dark chocolate chunks in every bite. You wouldn't guess that they're gluten-free, paleo and vegan.

Calling all coffee lovers! These Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies are irresistibly good, with the flavor of espresso shining through and dark chocolate chunks in every bite. You wouldn’t guess that they’re gluten-free, paleo and vegan.

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6. Paleo + Vegan Soft Gingerbread Cookies

25+ Refined Sugar-Free Cookie Recipes

These Soft Gingerbread Cookies will be a holiday staple! They’re incredibly soft, chewy and flavorful from the molasses and warm spices. These gluten-free, paleo, and vegan cookies are sure to be a hit!

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7. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the best oatmeal raisin cookies I've ever had! They're incredibly soft and chewy, with crispy edges and MAJOR peanut butter flavor. You won't believe they're gluten-free, refined sugar-free and vegan.
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the best oatmeal raisin cookies I've ever had! They're incredibly soft and chewy, with crispy edges and MAJOR peanut butter flavor. You won't believe they're gluten-free, refined sugar-free and vegan.

My favorite ever Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies that are gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free! Incredibly soft and chewy with crisp outer edges. Packed with rich peanut butter flavor, these oatmeal cookies are simply delicious!

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8. Soft Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

25+ Refined Sugar-Free Cookie Recipes

These Soft Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies are a cakey and delicious spiced cookie that’s loaded with chocolate! If you like softer cookies, you’ll adore these gluten-free, paleo + vegan pumpkin cookies.

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9. Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (nut-free, paleo)

These Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are ready in just 20 minutes and they are SO gooey, thick, and delicious. These easy cookies are Paleo, vegan, and nut-free.
These Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are ready in just 20 minutes and they are SO gooey, thick, and delicious. These easy cookies are Paleo, vegan, and nut-free.

These Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are ready in just 20 minutes and they are SO gooey, thick, and delicious. These easy cookies are Paleo, vegan, and nut-free.

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10. Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

These Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies are super easy to make with only 6 ingredients total! The tender gluten-free and Paleo shortbread cookies are filled with a no-cook vegan caramel and topped off with a dark chocolate drizzle and flaky sea salt. They're perfect for the holidays!
These Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies are super easy to make with only 6 ingredients total! The tender gluten-free and Paleo shortbread cookies are filled with a no-cook vegan caramel and topped off with a dark chocolate drizzle and flaky sea salt. They're perfect for the holidays!

6 ingredient Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies made healthier with vegan caramel, dark chocolate & a gluten-free paleo shortbread cookie base! Perfect for the holidays or whenever you have a cookie craving!

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11. Paleo Almond Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

These Paleo Almond Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies are made with almond butter and big chocolate chunks for super gooey, decadent cookies! These gluten free and refined sugar free cookies will definitely satisfy your cookie craving.
These Paleo Almond Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies are made with almond butter and big chocolate chunks for super gooey, decadent cookies! These gluten free and refined sugar free cookies will definitely satisfy your cookie craving.

These Paleo Almond Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies are made with almond butter and big chocolate chunks for super gooey, decadent cookies! These gluten free and refined sugar free cookies will definitely satisfy your cookie craving.

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12. Vegan Cranberry Orange Cookies

These Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Cookies are soft, chewy and bursting with flavor! They're loaded with cinnamon, orange zest, fresh tart cranberries, and chewy dried cranberries. Perfect for the holidays!
These Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Cookies are soft, chewy and bursting with flavor! They're loaded with cinnamon, orange zest, fresh tart cranberries, and chewy dried cranberries. Perfect for the holidays!

These Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Cookies are soft, chewy and bursting with flavor! They’re loaded with cinnamon, orange zest, fresh tart cranberries, and chewy dried cranberries. Perfect for the holidays!

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13. Paleo Double Chocolate Cookies

Even your most intense chocolate craving doesn't stand a chance against these Paleo Double Chocolate Cookies! These super chocolatey cookies are gluten free and refined sugar free.
Even your most intense chocolate craving doesn't stand a chance against these Paleo Double Chocolate Cookies! These super chocolatey cookies are gluten free and refined sugar free.

Even your most intense chocolate craving doesn’t stand a chance against these Paleo Double Chocolate Cookies! These super chocolatey cookies are gluten free and refined sugar free.

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14. Healthy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies from Broma Bakery

How soft and gooey do these healthy chocolate chip cookies look? They’re made from almond flour and completely vegan with a touch of unrefined maple syrup to sweeten!

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16. Chocolate Chunk Tahini Oatmeal Cookies from Choosing Chia

25+ Refined Sugar-Free Cookie Recipes

Classic Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies made with earthy sesame tahini! Jess makes these cookies completely vegan and naturally sweet from maple syrup!

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17. Keto Snickerdoodle Cookies from The Movement Menu

25+ Refined Sugar-Free Cookie Recipes

The perfect healthy holiday cookie! Keto Snickerdoodles made with grain-free coconut flour and almond flour for a paleo twist!

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18. Flourless Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cookies from The Nutritious Kitchen

25+ Refined Sugar-Free Cookie Recipes

Just 6 main ingredients needed for these Flourless Raspberry Cookies studded with dark chocolate and fresh berries! Gluten-free, grain-free and sweetened with maple syrup!

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19. Gluten-Free Vegan Snowball Cookies (keto option)

25+ Refined Sugar-Free Cookie Recipes

These Gluten-Free Vegan Snowball Cookies bring back so many memories! With a crisp, buttery pecan cookie rolled into a powdery sugar, these cookies will make your mouth water. These are refined sugar-free and keto-optional!

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20. Paleo Cherry Almond Chocolate Chunk Cookies

These Paleo Cherry Almond Chocolate Chunk Cookies are chewy, gooey, and absolutely delicious! These gluten-free and refined sugar-free cookies are loaded with toasted almonds, dried Bing cherries and dark chocolate chunks, sprinkled with flaky sea salt.
These Paleo Cherry Almond Chocolate Chunk Cookies are chewy, gooey, and absolutely delicious! These gluten-free and refined sugar-free cookies are loaded with toasted almonds, dried Bing cherries and dark chocolate chunks, sprinkled with flaky sea salt.

These Paleo Cherry Almond Chocolate Chunk Cookies are chewy, gooey, and absolutely delicious! These gluten-free and refined sugar-free cookies are loaded with toasted almonds, dried Bing cherries and dark chocolate chunks, sprinkled with flaky sea salt.

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21. Almond Blueberry Breakfast Cookies

Almond Blueberry Breakfast Cookies are a quick and healthy breakfast treat, snack, or dessert. These hearty breakfast cookies, made with rolled oats and almond butter, are gluten free, refined sugar free, and bursting with fresh blueberries!
Almond Blueberry Breakfast Cookies are a quick and healthy breakfast treat, snack, or dessert. These hearty breakfast cookies, made with rolled oats and almond butter, are gluten free, refined sugar free, and bursting with fresh blueberries!

Almond Blueberry Breakfast Cookies are a quick and healthy gluten-free breakfast treat or snack. These hearty breakfast cookies, made with rolled oats and almond butter, are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and bursting with fresh blueberries!

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22. Vegan Jam Thumbprint Cookies

These Jam Thumbprint Cookies are a simple and delicious cookie made with only four ingredients! You won't be able to have just one of these gluten-free, vegan, and Paleo-friendly cookies.
These Jam Thumbprint Cookies are a simple and delicious cookie made with only four ingredients! You won't be able to have just one of these gluten-free, vegan, and Paleo-friendly cookies.

These Jam Thumbprint Cookies are a simple and delicious cookie made with only four ingredients! You won’t be able to have just one of these gluten-free, vegan, and Paleo-friendly cookies.

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23. Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These naturally Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are so tender that they melt in your mouth! These flavorful cookies have just 5 ingredients and they are gluten-free, Paleo, refined sugar-free and vegan.
These naturally Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are so tender that they melt in your mouth! These flavorful cookies have just 5 ingredients and they are gluten-free, Paleo, refined sugar-free and vegan.

These naturally Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are so tender that they melt in your mouth! These flavorful cookies have just 5 ingredients and they are gluten-free, Paleo, refined sugar-free and vegan.

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24. Vegan Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies

25+ Refined Sugar-Free Cookie Recipes

These Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies are incredibly rich and dark, with melty chocolate chunks and toasted walnuts for crunch. These chewy, fudgy dark chocolate chip cookies are gluten-free, paleo, and vegan, and perfect for the chocolate lover in your life.

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25. Gluten-Free Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

25+ Refined Sugar-Free Cookie Recipes

These Gluten-Free Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies are going to be your new favorite way to use your gluten-free sourdough discard! They’re dairy-free, vegan, and some of the best cookies you’ll ever have.

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26. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

25+ Refined Sugar-Free Cookie Recipes

These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are incredibly soft and loaded with peanut butter flavor. They’re vegan, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free. This simple recipe will become a quick favorite for any peanut butter fans.

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27. Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

25+ Refined Sugar-Free Cookie Recipes

Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies that will be your new favorite! Loaded with extra chocolate chunks and perfectly crispy edges and chewy texture. These cookies are vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, making them healthy enough for breakfast!

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