Best Gluten Free Cookies (Chocolate Chip) Recipe
These best gluten free cookies (chocolate chip )are chewy, chocolatey,sweet, and easy to make.
Ingredients
- Gluten-Free Flour: Use a high-quality blend with xanthan gum like King Arthur or Bob’s Red Mill.
- Almond Flour: Adds richness and helps cookies bake golden brown. If allergic to nuts substitute with more gluten-free flour.
- Butter: Use brown butter for a nutty toasty, caramelized flavor.
- Milk: Replace moisture lost from browning the butter with 1 tablespoon of any milk.
- Chocolate Chips: Naturally gluten-free. Brands like Guittard Nestle, and Enjoy Life work well.
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: Start by whisking together the dry ingredients in a bowl.
Brown the Butter:
- o Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
- o Once the butter melts and begins to foam, stir continuously to prevent milk solids from sticking.
- o The butter will change from yellow to golden brown and will have a nutty aroma.
- o Remove from heat and immediately pour into a medium bowl.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- o Whisk the brown butter with the sugar.
- o Add the eggs and vanilla, and mix well.
Combine Ingredients:
- o Stir in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips until well combined.
Rest the Dough:
- o Let the dough rest for 30 minutes before baking.
- o For best results, chill the dough overnight to let the flavors develop.
Now you're ready to bake your gluten-free chocolate chip cookies.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.6mg
Oil vs. butter for cookies
When making these cookies, I recommend using butter over oil. Butter enhances flavor and texture, crucial for chocolate chip cookies. Dairy-free butter like Earth Balance works well too.
Using oil, including refined coconut oil, alters flavor and texture significantly.