Warm, soft, and loaded with chocolate, this gluten free chocolate chip cookies recipe delivers all the classic cookie flavor you love without the gluten or dairy. Whether you’re baking for allergies or just want a foolproof treat, these cookies come out soft in the middle with perfectly golden edges every time.
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies That Taste Great!
There’s just something magical about the smell of fresh homemade chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven! It instantly makes a house feel warm, cozy, and welcoming — and no one should have to miss out on that simple joy just because they eat gluten free. After years of experimenting with gluten-free baking, I’ve learned that a truly great cookie needs the right balance of crisp edges, soft centers, and rich chocolate flavor… and this recipe nails it.
When I first had to start eating gluten free, I was horrified at the incredibly high cost of ready made gluten free baked goods in the store, and those pre-made items tasted like cardboard! I had to come up with a better solution, and these cookies really hit the spot!
Skip the overpriced pre-made gluten free cookies – This easy gluten free chocolate chip cookies recipe is easy, quick, and made with ingredients most of us already have on hand! You don’t need fancy equipment or hard-to-find flours — just a simple gluten-free flour blend, a few basic baking staples, and a craving for something sweet. These cookies turn out beautifully, hold their shape, and taste just like the classic version you remember.
Whether you’re baking for a gluten-free family member, managing food sensitivities, or just want a cookie recipe that works every time, this is one you’ll come back to again and again. They’re perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, holiday cookie trays, or those late-night “I need something sweet” moments. Grab your mixing bowl and let’s bake cookies everyone can enjoy — gluten free or not! (My husband likes them even better than “regular” chocolate chip cookies!
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
This delicious and easy gluten free chocolate chip cookies recipe makes gluten free cookies with soft centers, crisp edges, and rich chocolate flavor—without any dairy or gluten. Perfect for everyday baking or special treats, these cookies are simple to make fast and taste just like the classic favorite everyone loves!
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening or dairy free butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. hot water
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups gluten free all purpose flour
1 tsp. xanthan gum (if not already in the flour)
1 cup dairy free semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar, and brown sugar until until smooth.
- Beat in the egg until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Add to the dough along with the salt and mix well.
- Stir in the gluten-free flour and xanthan gum (if using) until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts (if desired).
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill dough 30 minutes before baking.
- Do not overbake — gluten-free cookies firm up as they cool.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend that contains rice flour for best texture.
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Can real butter be used in this recipe?
If you want to they will be krispy and flat.