Super fudgy, dark chocolate cookies made with one bowl and seven ingredients – none of which are flour or dairy! Try my paleo chocolate avocado pudding next.
That’s right. Avocado cookies. I’ve done it again. I’m adding weird ingredients to things. Sorrynotsorry.
But these cookies? Oh, man. These cookies. I brought these into my office and I got no less than 10 compliments on them, 5 people stole a second (and third) cookie, and 1 tried to walk away with the whole container. If people try to steal entire batches of things that I make, I consider them a success.
We’re talking super fudgy cookies
I can’t just call these fudgy cookies. They are super fudgy cookies.
So fudgy, in fact, that I’m going to go ahead and make these as brownies next time. They’re perfectly delicious and bite-sized as cookies, but they’re moist and a little heavy, so they’re not crisp like a normal cookie might be.
Can I make them as giant cookies?
Sadly, no – you can’t make these as giant cookies, because they would just fall apart when you try to pick them and turn themselves into little chunks of fudgy cookie… or, you know, brownies.
Because of a ripe avocado’s similar consistency to butter and subtle flavor when baked, it’s the perfect substitute. There’s not even a complicated ratio between the two – it’s one-to-one. So if you’re low on avocados, you could also use room temperature butter.
But seriously, use avocados. You won’t regret it.
Try topping with a little salt
I tried adding a little powdered sugar on top, but it just absorbed into the cookies so you couldn’t even see it! Then I tried both kosher salt and sparkling sugar, and they were both delicious. I recommend topping with kosher salt because I’m big on the whole sweet + salty thing.
Or, just leave them plain – they’ll get gobbled up either way! And if you’re anything like me, feel free to pile them as high as you can… just because. It makes a good conversation starter.
After you’ve made this recipe, please leave a comment below with a rating – and if you came from Pinterest, add a photo to the Pin of what you make to the pin to share your experience!
I make these a lot because they are just so good. I lost the recipe and it is not showing up in the blog. The pictures are but not the recipe. Everybody loves them. Please help.
Leslie Kiszka
Tuesday 10th of December 2019
Hi Jane, I saw your email about this and I'm so glad you let me know! I'm looking into what happened and will get the recipe card restored ASAP!
Saturday 16th of February 2019
Made these with an egg substitute because of allergies. They came out unbelievable. Every one went crazy over them.
Leslie Haasch
Tuesday 19th of February 2019
These are one of my all time favorite cookies, I'm so glad you loved them, too!
Immari Stanley
Monday 20th of August 2018
They're baking now, but the batter was yummy!! Thank you so much for this lovely recipe!!
Hi there! I’m Leslie and I use baking as an outlet for relieving stress and anxiety to provide you with easy to follow homemade recipes and a little humor. About Leslie >>
Jane MacDonald
Tuesday 10th of December 2019
I make these a lot because they are just so good. I lost the recipe and it is not showing up in the blog. The pictures are but not the recipe. Everybody loves them. Please help.
Leslie Kiszka
Tuesday 10th of December 2019
Hi Jane, I saw your email about this and I'm so glad you let me know! I'm looking into what happened and will get the recipe card restored ASAP!
Saturday 16th of February 2019
Made these with an egg substitute because of allergies. They came out unbelievable. Every one went crazy over them.
Leslie Haasch
Tuesday 19th of February 2019
These are one of my all time favorite cookies, I'm so glad you loved them, too!
Immari Stanley
Monday 20th of August 2018
They're baking now, but the batter was yummy!! Thank you so much for this lovely recipe!!