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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

chewy chocolate chip gluten free cookies

These cookies are everything. They are gooey, chocolatey, soft, and simply…amazing! My recipe was inspired by Sally McKenny’s.  Her cook book, Sally’s Cookie Addiction, has many wonderful recipes and this is just one of them. Everyone should get to try these cookies, so here is a simple recipe for a gluten-free version.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups Namste Gluten-Free Flour Blend or other gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup or 2 sticks of unsalted butter, softened 
  • 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups Bob’s Redmill Oats
  • 1 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips + more for topping

Instructions

To start off, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium-sized bowl. With a standing or handheld mixer cream the butter until it is a pale yellow color . Scrape down the sides of your mixing bowl to leave room for the sugar. Add your granulated sugar and brown sugar(I added more brown sugar than the traditional recipe to enhance the flavor) until smooth and color has darkened a smidge. Scrape down the sides again, crack the 2 eggs, and add the vanilla extract( I suggest using real vanilla extract for a stronger flavor, it makes a huge difference!) Beat the mixture on high-speed until the vanilla extract and eggs are just combined.  

Then, add your dry ingredients that you whisked together and mix on low speed. Keep the mixer running on low speed and add the oats and 1 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips until combined. The dough will be very thick and hard to work with so use a spatula to scrape the sides and scoop the dough from the attachment. 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper. Cover the bowl of dough with a towel and make room in your fridge. Place your bowl in the fridge to chill for 30-40 minutes while the oven preheats. Once oven is preheated, take your dough and use a cookie scooper of your choice to make about 22 balls of dough. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on the top and stick them in the oven for 13-17 minutes. Cooking time will vary for different sizes. To check the cookies, insert a toothpick into the cookie. If a few crumbs stick on, they are done; if the toothpick comes out clean, they are not done. They should also be golden brown around the bases. Allow the cookies to cool for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Let cool for an additional 2-5 minutes(depending on the size of your cookie) To store, transfer to an airtight container and layer cookies over pieces of wax paper. Store in a cool place to prevent melting. Cookies can be stored for up to 2 weeks, but I doubt they will last that long! 

Notes

– Namaste Gluten-Free Flour Blend(This flour blend is the best out there! I’ve been using it for years and it works great. It’s also free of the top 9 allergens.)

brown sugar(This recipe has more brown sugar than traditional cookies to enhance the flavor. I have been liking this one.  No one wants a boring cookie!

real and pure vanilla extract(I use this vanilla extract from Kirkland and it is amazing!)

– Oats (Any brand of gluten free oats will work for this recipe!)

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