Best Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Don’t forget to pour yourself a big glass of milk because this gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe pairs perfectly. You’re going to love the perfection of these golden brown treats.

Want more delicious chocolate recipes to try out?  If you loved this recipe, and you’d like some more chocolate recipes, you could make some Fresh Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies. Or, for something a little different, try Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these Mexican Shortbread Cookies as well! You can never have too many homemade cookies to share and eat!

Why This Recipe Works

• These baked cookies are great for a snack or sweet treat
• It tastes just like a regular chocolate chip cookie
• The chewy centers paired with the crisp edge make for a truly delicious dessert

What’s In This Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

• Semi-sweet chocolate chips – You can’t make the best gluten-free cookies without chocolate chips!
• Carob powder: A wonderful alternative to cocoa, carob powder brings a naturally sweet and slightly nutty flavor that enhances the chocolatey essence of these cookies without any caffeine.
• Rice flour: Chosen for its fine, light texture, rice flour is the secret to achieving that perfect cookie crumb, while keeping the recipe gluten-free for those with sensitivities.
• Potato flour: A key ingredient for gluten-free baking, potato flour helps to bind the cookies together, ensuring they have a soft yet durable structure.
• White sugar: Essential for that classic sweet kick, white sugar not only lends sweetness but also contributes to the cookies’ golden-brown color and crisp edges.
• Butter: Providing richness and depth, butter is crucial for achieving the cookies’ irresistible moist center and flaky exterior. Margarine can be substituted for a dairy-free option.
• Egg: The binding agent that holds all the goodness together, ensuring each cookie keeps its shape and texture through the baking process.
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: The heart and soul of any chocolate chip cookie, these bring gooey, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate pockets that contrast beautifully with the cookie’s texture.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.

Substitutions and Variations

• For sweetness, you can add coconut sugar.
• You can also use almond flour as an option, too. (or any other gluten free flour that you like)
• Changing up the chocolate chips and using milk chocolate or anything else is a great idea, too.

How To Make Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies (Step by Step Directions)

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl, combine ¼ cup of carob powder, ¼ cup of rice flour, ¼ cup of potato flour, ½ cup of white sugar
• In a separate medium bowl, beat together ⅜ cup of butter or margarine with one large whole egg with a hand mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
• Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, beating until smooth.
• Stir in the gluten-free semi-sweet chocolate chips with a wooden spoon.
• Pinch off small amounts of dough and use hands or a cookie scoop to form small balls.
• Place the dough balls on a greased cookie sheet.
• Press a fork in a criss-cross shape on top of each dough ball using the tines.
• Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature to help them mix together more easily, especially the butter and egg.
• Always sift your dry ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth batter, which will improve the texture of your cookies.
• Don’t overmix the dough; mix just until the dry ingredients are well incorporated with the wet ingredients. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
• Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies. This helps all the cookies to bake evenly and finish at the same time.
• Leave enough space between each cookie dough ball on the baking sheet. They will spread as they bake; you don’t want them to merge into one giant cookie.
• Check the cookies at the minimum baking time to prevent overbaking. They should be just golden around the edges but still soft in the middle.
• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set and makes them easier to move without breaking.

Storing Tips 

Leftovers of these cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. I recommend laying parchment paper between the stacks so that they don’t stick together.

You can also freeze these cookies as well. Just put them in freezer-safe bags for the best results.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies with a range of beverages and snacks that complement their rich texture and flavor. 

A cold glass of milk is a classic pairing that balances the sweetness of the cookies. For a cafe-style experience, enjoy them with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or hot chocolate spoons, allowing the flavors to enhance one another. Tea lovers can pair these cookies with a black tea or a herbal infusion such as mint, which can cleanse the palate between bites. 

For a more indulgent treat, serve the cookies alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or with a dollop of whipped cream dusted with a bit of cocoa powder for an elegant touch.

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