Here’s a delicious gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe that’s chewy on the inside, crispy on the edges, and packed with melty chocolate goodness. No one will even guess they’re gluten-free!
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yields: ~24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (180g) gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until no flour streaks remain.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Pro Tips:
✔️ Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum for the best texture.
✔️ Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for a thicker cookie.
✔️ Sprinkle a little sea salt on top for a gourmet touch!
