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.
