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:
Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft Blueberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet Potato Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chunky Town Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Paleo Macadamia Cookies

Cashew Cardamom Date Balls

Sunflower Seed Butter, Banana Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Carrot Cake Chocolate Chunk Breakfast Cookies

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Cakies

Double Chocolate Avocado Cookies

Coconut Macaroons With Chocolate Drizzle

Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Lazy Paleo Espresso Cookies

Chocolate Coffee Cookies

Orange Blossom Cookies

Gingerbread Macaroons

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Chia Cookies
