27 Paleo Cookies You'll Want To Inhale

...like a caveman.

If cavemen could have consumed cookies, they probably would have. Just because they didn't have them back in their day doesn't mean modern people on the Paleo diet, a nutrition plan that models the eating-habits of our stone-aged ancestors, can't enjoy something a little sweet.

Sure, there's a bit of debate as to whether true Paleo-ers can have foods like chocolate (which is made with milk solids and sugar). As articulated on Paleo Leap, an online resource for all things Paleo, "In the true sense of whether our Paleolithic ancestors enjoyed [foods like chocolate], the answer is almost always no, but the real question we should ask ourselves is whether they are healthy when consumed in moderation." In essence, it's up to the individual to decide whether or not to include chocolate in their nutritional regime. Paleo-ers who do say yes to chocolate often choose the dark variety -- it tends to be less processed and lower in sugar.

The following 27 cookie recipes adhere by Paleo rules, in the sense that they contain no grains, gluten, soy or dairy. They also follow the cookie rules, in the sense that they are delicious. Enjoy:

1

Homemade Girl Scout Samoas

Colorful Eats
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2

Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Paleo On A Budget
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3

Soft Blueberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Paleomg
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4

Sweet Potato Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies

Paleomg
5

Chunky Town Chocolate Chip Cookies

Taylor Made It Paleo
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6

Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Hummusapian
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7

Paleo Macadamia Cookies

Not Enough Cinnamon
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8

No-Bake Pumpkin Pecan Cookies

Hummusapien
Get the No-Bake Pumpkin Pecan Cookies recipe by Hummusapien
9

Cashew Cardamom Date Balls

Taylor Made It Paleo
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10

Pumpkin Pie Cookies

Detoxinista
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11

Lemon Sugar Cookies

Wallflower Girl
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12

Blueberry Thumbprint Cookies

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13

Sunflower Seed Butter, Banana Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Paleomg
14

Carrot Cake Chocolate Chunk Breakfast Cookies

Paleomg
15

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Cakies

Taylor Made It Paleo
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16

Double Chocolate Avocado Cookies

Bushel And A Peck
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17

Coconut Macaroons With Chocolate Drizzle

Taylor Made It Paleo
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18

No-Bake Almond Joy Bars

Detoxinista
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19

Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Detoxinista
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20

Ginger Cookies

Detoxinista
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21

Lazy Paleo Espresso Cookies

The Bacon Princess
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22

Raw Brownie Bites

Detoxinista
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23

Chocolate Coffee Cookies

Paleo On A Budget
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24

Orange Blossom Cookies

The Curious Coconut
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25

Cinnamon Pecan Cookies

My Whole Food Life
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26

Gingerbread Macaroons

Taylor Made It Paleo
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27

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Chia Cookies

Better With Cake
Get the Strawberry Chocolate Chip Chia Cookies recipe by Better With Cake

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