Passover Chocolate Chip Cookies

Passover chocolate chip cookies on a table with a towel
Author: Heather
Category: Desserts
Published Date: 04/06/2022
Comments: 29

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Growing up, I vividly remember Passover. The seders, the family, the boxes of candy that we would have to sell for school, and the lack of cake and cookies (which, to a child, is a huge deal). Fast forward many, many years, and it seems like gluten-free and flourless treats are more common than ever. Most recipes can be manipulated to make them kosher for Passover. We have kosher for Passover chocolate chip cookies this year, and I couldn’t be more excited to share!

I searched the internet for kosher for Passover chocolate chip cookies and somehow stumbled on Jamie Geller’s Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Tower. WHAT?! It’s giant chocolate chip cookies layered with chocolate cream filling. YES, PLEASE! Since it seemed a little bit too big for us since we don’t have any company this year, I adapted Jamie’s recipe into smaller chocolate chip cookies.

The first time I tested it out, my family couldn’t stop eating them. Three dozen cookies were gone in a matter of hours. Using ground walnuts is genius, and since we love walnuts in our chocolate chip cookies, they resulted in the perfect tasting cookie. You won’t miss the flour at all!

plate topped with gluten free chocolate chip cookies that are also kosher for passover
aerial shot of Passover chocolate chip cookies
stacks of gluten free chocolate chip cookies

Can I use any type of butter?

The thing about making any recipe that is Kosher for Passover is that you have to be sure that all of the ingredients you are using are also Kosher for Passover. Google says to use margarine, but I was able to find out that Breakstone’s butter is, in fact, Kosher for Passover! If you are unable to find it, you can also use margarine.

What is the easiest way to grind the walnuts?

I have found that putting them into a food processor and letting them run for 30 seconds does the trick. It brings back vivid memories of my Nana’s kitchen when I used to help her grind the walnuts for her Charoset. YUM!

plate of chocolate chip cookies
kosher for Passover chocolate chip cookies
cookies cut in half on a plate

Where can I find potato starch?

I found some Manischewitz potato starch in the International aisle, with the other Kosher items, in my local grocery store.

Is all milk chocolate Kosher for Passover?

There has been some debate about this. I read that Hershey’s milk chocolate chips are Kosher for Passover, so I stick to those. But please, do your research on all ingredients before you make them.

Can this dough be frozen?

Yes, it can be! If you want to make a larger batch and freeze some or all of the dough for later, you can do that. Just pull it out the day you want to make it, and if it’s too frozen to scoop, leave it on the counter for a bit.

Now that I’ve hopefully answered all of your questions about this Kosher for Passover chocolate chip cookies let’s talk about the ingredients and the recipe!

hand holding kosher for Passover chocolate chip cookies
close up of cookies split in half on a towel

These gluten-free, Kosher for Passover chocolate chip cookies are honestly so good that you’ll want to make them even when it’s not Passover. They also make a great gift idea! Just pack a dozen up in a container, put a bow on it and bring it to the Passover seder! I’m sure your hosts will love it.

These cookies are great for kids, but I can tell you from experience that the adults in our home love them too! Super Dad calls them “the best cookies I’ve ever eaten.” I have to agree.

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steps to make cookies
final steps to make kosher for Passover chocolate chip cookies

I’ve tried to show the steps in the photos above for you to make it a bit easier to make these gluten-free, kosher for Passover chocolate chip cookies.

  1. Grind the walnuts in a food processor until fine.
  2. Cream butter and sugars in a stand mixer until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. Add ground walnuts and potato starch and mix until combined.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350º and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a small scoop, scoop dough onto the cookie sheet, leaving space in between each. 
  7. Roll each scoop into a ball.
  8. Using your fingers or the bottom of a cup, press each dough ball down a bit. Bake for 13 minutes.
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gluten free and kosher for Passover chocolate chip cookies

Kosher for Passover chocolate chip cookies

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Kosher for Passover Chocolate Chip Cookies


  • Author: Heather l The Super Mom Life
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 32 cookies 1x

Description

Not only are these incredibly delicious chocolate chip cookies kosher for Passover, but they are also gluten free and flourless! 


Ingredients

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  • 14oz bag of walnuts, ground
  • 1 stick kosher for Passover butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup potato starch (I use Manischewitz) 
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Grind the walnuts in a food processor until fine.
  • Cream butter and both sugars in a stand mixer until smooth.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  • Add ground walnuts and potato starch to the bowl and mix until combined.
  • Stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed. 
  • Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350º and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 
  • Using a small scoop, scoop dough onto the cookie sheet, leaving space in between each. 
  • Roll each scoop into a ball.
  • Using your fingers or the bottom of a cup, press each ball of dough down a bit. Bake for 13 minutes.
  • Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes and then move the cookies to a cooling rack.
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes

If you make these kosher for Passover chocolate chip cookies, we’d love to hear your thoughts. If you take a picture or share it on social media, don’t forget to tag us! Don’t forget to check out all of our other Passover recipes and crafts!

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Not only are these incredibly delicious chocolate chip cookies kosher for Passover, but they are also gluten free and flourless!
Not only are these incredibly delicious chocolate chip cookies kosher for Passover, but they are also gluten free and flourless!

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  • A must try cookie recipe for me. I always wondered what to do with potato starch, and now I know! Thanks to you. Saved and printed out your recipe. This goes into my recipe collection!

  • This looks delicious! I am definitely making it….Happy passover…I am so excited about this recipe.

  • Such a tasty recipe which my kids would love. Can’t wait to make this with them over the weekend

  • Oh yum, I love chocolate chip cookies. I need to make these. We love to have cookies in the house.

  • These look absolutely delicius. I love the texture of them. I can’t wait to make them!

  • Oh, these are the perfect cookies for my kids especially since you can make them gluten free! They look so delicious!

  • These kosher cookies look delicious and sound like a great option for a gluten free treat!