Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Craving a delicious chocolate chip cookie but following a gluten-free diet? Look no further! An irresistible gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your dietary needs is here. Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it also delivers the same chewy texture and mouth-watering taste as traditional chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are crispy and chewy on the outside and inside respectively. They are also buttery and perfectly sweet. Get ready to indulge in a gluten-free treat that will leave you wanting more! Stay glued to your screen as I will share the recipe for the best gluten-free chocolate chip cookies ever!

Understanding Gluten-Free Baking

Before we delve into the recipe, it’s essential to understand the basics of gluten-free baking. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, which provides elasticity and structure to baked goods. When baking gluten-free, it’s crucial to use alternative flours and binders to achieve similar results. In our chocolate chip cookie recipe, we’ll use a combination of gluten-free flours to create a delightful texture.

 

Duration of time

Prep time: 15minutes

Cook time: 15minutes

Total time: 35minutes

 

Ingredients You’ll Need

To create your gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, gather the following ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup tapioca flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup gluten-free chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Recommendations

• I recommend using granulated salt not coarse type. If you must use iodized salt, decrease the quantity.
• Unsalted butter can be used in place of salted butter in this gluten-free chocolate chip cookies.
• I recommend light brown sugar. You can use dark brown sugar but it will give warm, sweet, somewhat smoky flavor similar to bolder molasses taste.
• You can choose your favorite variety of chocolate chips. Either semi-sweet or dark variety is good to go.

Steps in Baking {Instructions}

Now, let’s move on to the step-by-step instructions, but remember as I said earlier, this chocolate chip cookies are going to be gluten free.

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This can be done using an electric mixer or by hand.

Step 4: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.

Step 5: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Be sure not to overmix.

Step 6: Stir in the gluten-free chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.

Step 7: Scoop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 9: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 – 8 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully baked a batch of delectable gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. Now, it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Grab a cookie (or two) and savor the incredible flavors and textures. The combination of the crisp edges and soft, chewy center will leave you wanting more.

Here is how you can store your gluten free chocolate chip cookies or preserve the leftover cookies to maintain their freshness.

Freezing the recipes

This can be done in two ways:

1. Freezing the dough prior to baking: The dough can be divided into portions and formed into balls. After that, put it on a baking sheet and quickly freeze the balls to make them rigid. When the gluten-free cookie dough balls have solidified, store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to bake.

When ready to bake, take the cookie dough out of the freezer and thaw it in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for two hours before proceeding with the recipe’s suggested baking time.  This is the way I like best because you can bake them right before you want to eat them.

 

2. To freeze already baked cookies: Let baked gluten-free chocolate chip cookies cool to room temperature before freezing. After that, you can keep them in the freezer for up to two months in an airtight container.

Allow the gluten-free chocolate chip cookies to thaw by leaving them out at room temperature. They can also be warmed through in a baking dish covered with foil (or a lid) and placed in an oven set to 250 degrees F.

Enjoy Your Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies!