Low FODMAP Cocoa Crinkle Cookies are so good - no one will know they’re IBS-friendly! These chocolatey bites of goodness are perfect for a holiday (or any-time-of-the-year) treat and call for just nine (mostly staple) ingredients.
Many traditional holiday cookie recipes are wheat-based. Although the low FODMAP diet doesn’t need to be wheat-free (for most people), wheat-based foods tend to be higher in FODMAPs and, therefore, less tolerated by many of us living with IBS. This particular cookie recipe has been designed to be low in FODMAPs.
This low FODMAP cocoa crinkle cookie recipe uses nine (mostly pantry staple) ingredients and requires less than 30 minutes of active work. If you love chocolate and cookies, these low FODMAP cocoa crinkle cookies are for you!
Shopping List
To make this yummy cocoa crinkle cookie recipe, you’ll need to gather:
- Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour (in the blue bag) - 1 ¼ cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder - ⅓ cup (28 grams)
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - ⅛ teaspoon
- Granulated sugar - 1 cup
- Canola oil - ⅓ cup
- Eggs - 2 large
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar - ⅓ cup
Low FODMAP notes
In this section, I share information for ingredients that are either frequently asked about or have suggested serving sizes to remain low FODMAP. We each have unique tolerance levels and nutritional needs. Please listen to your body (and, if possible, work with a FODMAP-trained dietitian) to determine what is best for you. For more low FODMAP serving size info, please refer to the Monash FODMAP app and FODMAP Friendly website or app.
Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour (in the blue bag) is my go-to low-FODMAP flour. Wheat flour is high in FODMAPs, whereas gluten-free flours made with rice, potato, and tapioca starch are low FODMAP in amounts up to ⅔ cups or 100 grams.
Although this Bob's Red Mill flour hasn’t specifically been tested, it appears to be low FODMAP by ingredients. It is also readily available across the US. You can usually find this flour in the “health,” “natural,” or gluten-free foods section of the grocery store and online.
Unless you tolerate GOS, avoid the Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose Baking Flour in the red bag while low FODMAPing. This flour is made from higher FODMAP garbanzo beans.
Cocoa Powder is low FODMAP up to 2 heaping teaspoons or 8 grams per serving. My go-to cocoa powder is Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa Powder.
Instructions
Heads up, the cookie dough for this recipe requires a chill-time of at least 6 hours. I like to prep this cookie dough in the evening, usually on a Friday or Saturday. Let it chill overnight, and then bake the next morning.
Mix the dry ingredients. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl and then stir until well mixed. I admit I sometimes skip the sifting. It works, but you’re more likely to end up with small clumps of cocoa. 😉
Mix the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and canola oil. It will look a little like damp sand. Add the eggs and vanilla and stir to combine.
Combine. Gradually add in the flour mixture, stirring until well-mixed. The consistency will look a little like a thick brownie batter. I also like to lightly coat a spatula with nonstick cooking spray to help scrape down the sides and finish mixing.
Refrigerate. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Prep to bake. Once the dough is completely chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl.
Roll, roll, roll. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. This dough can get a little sticky, especially as it starts to warm up. Working quickly is key. I like to lightly coat my hands with nonstick cooking spray to help prevent the dough from sticking to my hands. Form the cookie dough into 1-inch round balls. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until it is completely covered. Place the covered dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
Bake. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the tops are cracked and no longer wet. The insides will still be a little soft. Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes on the cookie sheet. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Serve.
Storage: Store the completely-cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a different type of flour?
Maybe. Different flours have different properties and can produce different results in baking. Bob's Red Mill (in the blue bag) is my go-to flour, so I haven't tried others. If you’d like to try a different flour, I suggest trying a low FODMAP all-purpose flour. If you have access to it, LoFO Pantry has a wheat-based all-purpose flour with FODMAPs removed that might work well in this recipe.
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- No-Bake Low FODMAP Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
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Recipe
Low FODMAP Cocoa Crinkle Cookies
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 24
- Diet: Low Lactose
Description
These Low FODMAP Cocoa Crinkle Cookies are so good - no one will know they're IBS-friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour (in the blue bag)
- ⅓ cup (28 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup powdered (icing) sugar
Instructions
Note: The cookie dough requires a chill-time of at least 6 hours. I like to prep this cookie dough in the evening. Let it chill overnight, and then bake the next morning.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl and then stir until well mixed. I admit I sometimes skip the sifting. It works, but you’re more likely to end up with clumps of cocoa.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and canola oil. It will look a little like damp sand. Add the eggs and vanilla and stir to combine. Gradually add in the flour mixture, stirring until well-mixed. The consistency will look a little like a thick brownie batter.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Once the dough is completely chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator. This dough can get a little sticky, especially as it starts to warm up. Working quickly is key. I like to lightly coat my hands with nonstick cooking spray to help prevent the dough from sticking to my hands. Form the cookie dough into 1-inch round balls. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until it is completely covered. Place the covered dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the tops are cracked and no longer wet. The insides will still be a little soft. Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes on the cookie sheet. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Serve.
Storage: Store completely-cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Low FODMAP Serving: One serving of this recipe contains low FODMAP amounts of ingredients. Individual tolerance may vary. For more information on specific ingredients, please refer to the Monash FODMAP App or check out the "FODMAP Notes" section (above the recipe).
- Prep Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
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Kari says
This recipe looks amazing! So excited to try it! I'm wondering if I could freeze the dough to bake later instead of freezing the cookies. Have you ever tried it?
Jennifer says
My aunt used to make these all the time when we were little and I was devastated when I got IBS and couldn’t eat a lot of my favorite childhood treats. But this recipe is amazing! Just as tasty and satisfies all my cravings.
Jennifer says
Followed the recipe as written and the cookies turned out great! I was diagnosed with IBS recently and I've been struggling to find baked goods recipes that don't irritate me. These are amazing! Will definitely bake again.
Meredith DeVoe says
I used Oat Flour (all that's available in West Africa, I'm afraid) and they did not crinkle, they spread like normal cookies and absorbed all the icing sugar. However, they are still delicious and chocolatey. Any tips for making oat flour work? A little more flour to make them stiffer? (Even after being in the fridge overnight, the dough was still quite goopy.)
Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says
Hi Meredith, Thanks for sharing! Low FODMAP baking can be tricky because every flour behaves a little differently. I haven't tried using solely oat flour in this recipe, so I can't 100% speak to the results, but I think adding more oat flour might help. I would add a little at a time until the mixture looks more like a dough-like consistency. Oats, in larger amounts, do have higher amounts of FODMAPs. So, depending on how much you add/your individual tolerance to fructans/GOS, the serving size may need to decrease. Wishing you the best, -Em
Emily Ip says
Can you replace the granulated sugar with something else?
Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says
Hi Emily, I have not tried substituting the sugar in this recipe. It might work, but low FODMAP baking (with gluten-free flour) can be finicky. So, I can't guarantee results. Sorry!
Kelly says
Hi there, I'm based in New Zealand and wanting to clarify if your oven temperatures on your recipes are fan-forced or standard? I adjusted the temperature by 20deg as per normal instructions when baking with a fan-forced oven but have found a few things to be really under cooked. I have a batch of cookies ready to go in the oven so here's hoping it works this time for me 🙂
Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says
Hi Kelly, my oven temperatures are using a US conventional/standard oven.
Von Marie says
I just recently started my low fodmap diet and have been dying for something super chocolaty. You KILLED it with this one!! They are to die for. A perfect recipe! You have a wonderful array of recipes, thank you.
Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says
Thank YOU, Von Marie!!
Evie says
Great cookie, great instructions! Easy-to-follow recipe and they are delish, thank you!
Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says
Thank you so much for sharing, Evie! I appreciate you.
Tracey says
Would it be possible to also give metric measurements for recipes, please? I am based in the UK and we use grams/ounces and not cups
Emily says
Hi Tracey, I will put this on my list to look into. Thanks for the feedback!
Courtney says
Hi! This looks great. My daughter was just diagnosed with IBS and is a college student. Would like to make and send them to her for Valentine’s Day. How long do you think these will these last if not refrigerated?
Emily says
Hi Courtney! What a fun idea?! I tend to freeze my extra cookies right away, so I don't have a great firsthand answer. From a quick Google search, it looks like most cookies should be okay outside of the fridge for at least 3 days.
Diane says
What is the saturated fat content in cocoa crinkle cookies verses total fat?
Emily says
Hi Diane, It is 0.5 grams per serving.
Méabh says
Hi, just want to check - is one cookie the full low fodmap serving?
Emily says
Hi Méabh! By ingredient, most people will likely tolerate more than one cookie. However, I encourage enjoying these as a treat in moderation. 🙂
Jessica says
Just been been diagnosed gluten intolerant and IBS, been put on a fodmap free diet. I struggled at first to find things to eat, I have resorted to cooking EVERYTHING!! Love this recipe. Thank you.
Emily says
Thanks for sharing, Jessica! It can totally feel overwhelming/hard to find things to eat, especially when you first starting out. But, cooking as much as you can, definitely helps! Glad you enjoyed the cookies 🙂
Darlene says
Can you replace the oil with coconut oil?
Emily says
Hi Darlene! Great question. I would think coconut oil would work in its liquid (melted) form. However, baking science tends to a little bit less flexible than cooking, so it might not turn out exactly the same. Let us know how it goes if you try it!
Sarah D DeBord says
You can use olive oil instead of canola. You want to make sure if it calls for a liquid at room temp oil, you sub with a similar oil. And olive oil is much better for your body than canola.
Emily says
Olive oil is great for baking. I would recommend using the more neutral-flavored extra light tasting olive oil (which I use in many of my baking recipes) if you're not keen on the flavor of olive oil.
Judy Matta says
These look great. Thank you. I wonder: if I cooled the dough, and then rolled it into a log, then put it back into the refrigerator to finish setting I could cut them like refrigerator cookies? I like to be able to slice and bake a few at a time and then keep the rest for later. I can't eat gluten-free flour. More intolerant of GF products than wheat gluten! I do like light spelt flour, so I'll make these with that.
THank you very much for this site. You have done a great job. I have all kinds of my own l-FODMAP recipes, but not the interest or ability to put into a blog. So I am enjoying yours very much
Emily says
Hi Judy! I don't see why what you have suggested wouldn't work out. If you do try it, let us all know how it goes! 🙂