Who doesn’t love a classic chocolate chip cookie? When I first began developing gluten-free recipes, I assumed cookies would be difficult, but once you learn to balance the flour, they’re simple and delicious.
Lately I’ve been craving comfort foods — pizza, mozzarella sticks, and especially chocolate chip cookies. I resisted sharing a recipe for the world’s most common cookie, but these turned out so well I had to post them. They photograph beautifully and taste even better.
These cookies are fantastic. You already know the pleasures of a gooey, chocolatey cookie, so I won’t overdo the description, but I will say I was impressed by how well these held their shape, stayed soft, and didn’t crumble. They behave like a traditional cookie should.
I’ve made many gluten-free cookies that ended up crisp and crumbly — these are not those. They’re soft, sturdy, and perfect for serving to both gluten-free and non-gluten-free guests.
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten Free Chocolate Chips Cookies
These gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are some of the best you can make at home — soft, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
- Author: Elise
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 dozen
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups gluten free flour mix
- 1 tsp guar or xanthan gum
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour mix, guar or xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly through the dough.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them evenly. Bake 7–10 minutes, or until the edges just begin to brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Enjoy fresh, or store in an airtight container to keep them soft.
If you liked this recipe, don’t miss these other delicious options:
- Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Coconut Flour Cookies
- Gluten Free Hot Chocolate Cookies
- Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies