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    Published: Aug 13, 2021 · Modified: Sep 7, 2022 by Sloane · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    5 from 1 vote

    These gluten free chocolate chip cookies are just as soft, gooey, and chocolatey as any other chocolate chip cookie, you wouldn't even know they're gluten free!  

    gluten free chocolate chip cookies on wire rack.

    Adapted from my chewy egg yolk chocolate chip cookies, these cookies are made gluten free with the simple swap of regular flour with 1:1 gluten free flour. Since there is no gluten, they don't have chewy edges like the parent recipe, but I think we all have a place in our hearts for all-around soft cookies!

    For more gluten free recipes, try Fudgy Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes, Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Cake, Gluten Free Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms.

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    Ingredient Notes

    ingredients for gf chocolate chip cookies.
    • 1:1 Gluten Free Flour: I used King Arthur Baking Company's measure for measure gluten free flour. 
    • Leaveners: Cornstarch helps keeps these cookies ultra soft, while the baking soda gives them the perfect texture. 
    • Brown Sugar: I am always a proponent of a higher ratio of brown sugar to granulated. This keeps the cookies soft and adds that subtle molasses flavor everyone loves! You can use light or dark brown sugar in this recipe.
    • Granulated Sugar: You'll still need a little bit of granulated sugar to help these cookies spread the right amount. 
    • Butter: You'll need just one stick of butter at room temperature. 
    • Vanilla: Every good chocolate chip cookie needs a generous dash of vanilla!
    • Egg: This recipe calls for just one egg. 
    • Chocolate: Use your favorite chocolate chips, chunks, or wafers! I recommend using either semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate. And don't forget to add extra chocolate to the tops before baking!

    See recipe card for full information on ingredients and individual quantities.

    Step by Step Instructions

    Here are step by step photos and instructions on how to make this gluten free chocolate chip cookie recipe! For the full ingredient list and method, see the recipe card at the end of this post.

    cookie dough in black mixing bowl.
    STEP 1
    cookie dough scoop with gluten free chocolate chip cookie dough.
    STEP 2

    STEP 1: Make the dough. In a medium size bowl, whisk together dry ingredients and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat the sugars and butter and mix in the egg and vanilla. Add in the dry ingredients and fold in the chocolate.

    STEP 2: Scoop. With a small cookie scoop, place balls of cookie dough on one baking sheet.

    balls of cookie dough on baking sheet.
    STEP 3
    chocolate chip cookies on wire rack with bowl of flaky sea salt.
    STEP 4

    STEP 3: Freeze. Top each ball of dough with more chopped chocolate, and freeze for at least 15 minutes

    STEP 4: Bake. While the dough is in the freezer, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the cookie dough 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes.

    Expert Baking Tips

    • I do not recommend skipping the chill time. Freezing the cookie dough ensures that they do not spread too much in the oven. 
    • Always lean toward slightly under-baking your cookies, as they will bake slightly more while they cool on the baking sheet. 
    • To get perfectly round cookies, use a large round cookie or biscuit cutter to round out each cookie immediately after they come out of the oven. 
    cookies on parchment lined wire rack with bowl of flaky sea salt.
    gluten free chocolate chip cookies on parchment lined baking sheet.

    Recipe FAQs

    Best gluten free flour for baking:

    I used King Arthur Baking Company's measure for measure flour! It works so well, you can't tell that these cookies are gluten free!

    How to make these gluten free chocolate chip cookies:

    1. Always measure your ingredients with a kitchen scale! Read why below.
    2. Use room temperature butter and eggs. This ensures that everything is mixed properly and fully incorporated.
    3. Use high quality ingredients. Quality affects the result of the cookies, as well as the taste.
    4. More chocolate! You can never have too much chocolate. Add loads of chopped chocolate on the tops of the cookie dough so they bake up with delicious pools of melted chocolate.
    5. Top the cookies with flaky sea salt. Don't knock it til you try it!

    Storage Tips:

    Store these gluten free chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container for 3-5 days. You can freeze portioned cookie dough balls or baked cookies in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. No need to thaw them before baking!

    gluten free chocolate chip cookies on baking sheet.

    Baking in Grams

    All of the recipes on this blog are carefully developed with gram measurements so you can easily recreate them in your own kitchen with success. Volume measurements are extremely inaccurate and leave room for significant errors. Not all measuring cups are made equally, so your one cup of flour will be different from my one cup of flour. By providing precise measurements in grams (aside from minor ingredients, which are given in tsp/tbsp), you can make these recipes accurately and with less cleanup! All you need is this kitchen scale. 

    If this still isn't enough to convince you, I have provided volume measurements in the recipe card. If you are interested in understanding the conversions, this is the best conversion chart.

    But trust me, once you try baking in grams you'll never turn back!

    Happy baking! x

    cookie with bite taken out resting on top of glass of milk.

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    If you tried this recipe, I'd love to know how it turned out for you! Leave a star rating & review below and post a picture (or video!) on Instagram and tag me so I can see your bakes! Not ready to make this recipe yet? Click the heart button on the right of your screen to save it for later 🙂

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    Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These gluten free chocolate chip cookies are just as soft, gooey, and chocolatey as any other chocolate chip cookie, you wouldn't even know they're gluten free!
    Prep Time 45 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 57 minutes mins
    Servings24 small cookies
    Coursecookies
    CuisineAmerican
    AuthorSloane
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    Equipment

    Kitchen Scale
    Electric Mixer
    Cookie Scoop

    Ingredients

    • 180 g 1:1 gluten free flour
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 140 g light brown sugar
    • 50 g granulated sugar
    • 113 g unsalted butter, room temp
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 egg
    • 115 g chocolate, roughly chopped (+ more for topping)
    • flaky sea salt

    Instructions

    • In a medium size bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat the sugars and butter on medium-high speed until light and paler in color, about 2-3 minutes. You may need to scrape down the bowl after a minute and keep beating to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.
    • Add in the vanilla and egg and beat until fully combined.
    • Then, add in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
    • Lastly, fold in the chocolate.
    • With a small cookie scoop, place balls of cookie dough on one baking sheet, top each with more chopped chocolate, and freeze for at least 15 minutes.
    • While the dough is in the freezer, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the cookie dough 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes.

    Notes

    • I do not recommend skipping the chill time. Freezing the cookie dough ensures that they do not spread too much in the oven.
    • Always lean toward slightly under-baking your cookies, as they will bake slightly more while they cool on the baking sheet.
    • To get perfectly round cookies, use a large round cookie or biscuit cutter to round out each cookie immediately after they come out of the oven.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    1. Lgina1 says

      November 28, 2022 at 8:19 am

      The best cookies I have ever made! Do you think they would work with an egg substitute? I have a friend who can't have egg....... 🙁

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      • Sloane says

        November 28, 2022 at 12:24 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them! I have not tried these with an egg substitute, but I recommend trying these cookies instead: https://atsloanestable.com/vegan-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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