The Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
softened
- ⅓ cup white cane sugar
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
packed
- 1 egg
room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups gluten-free measure-for-measure flour)
(217 grams
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ cups chocolate chips)
(one 12 oz bag
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- 2
Using a stand mixer (or a hand mixer with a large bowl), cream softened butter, white sugar, and packed light brown sugar for 3-4 minutes on medium speed, or until soft, smooth, creamy, and evenly incorporated.
- 3
Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract. Turn the mixer back on to medium speed and cream together another minute.
- 4
Add the carefully measured dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda) and mix on low speed until just combined.
- 5
Stir in chocolate chips.
- 6
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop cookie dough onto silicone baking mat lined baking sheets. (If you don't have a cookie scoop, each cookie dough ball contains about 2 tablespoons cookie dough and has a diameter of about 1.6 inches.) Don't overcrowd cookie sheet as cookies will spread. Place cookies a couple inches apart, 12 cookies per baking sheet.
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until desired crispness.
- 8
Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 9
Enjoy!
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About this Recipe
Craving a classic chocolate chip cookie that just happens to be gluten-free? These soft, chewy, and irresistibly crisp cookies deliver all the nostalgic flavor you love, proving that gluten-free can be just as delicious.
Why These Cookies Work
This recipe masters the delicate balance of texture, delivering a cookie that's perfectly soft and chewy in the center with a delightful crisp edge. The secret lies in the precise ratio of white and light brown sugars, combined with the ease of gluten-free measure-for-measure flour, ensuring an outcome so delicious you won't believe it's gluten-free. Plus, we don't skimp on the chocolate chips, ensuring a generous burst of flavor in every bite.
What to Expect
Prepare for a truly classic chocolate chip cookie experience, only this time, it's wonderfully gluten-free. You'll bite into a cookie that's blissfully soft and chewy in the middle, giving way to a delicately crisp edge that holds its shape. The buttery richness is perfectly balanced by the sweet notes of both white and brown sugars, creating a depth of flavor that's both comforting and familiar. And as promised, each cookie is loaded with an abundance of melty chocolate chips, ensuring a satisfying burst of cocoa in every single mouthful. These cookies truly deliver on their promise, proving that going gluten-free doesn't mean compromising on the ultimate cookie indulgence.
Customization & Variations
While this recipe is perfected for its classic taste and texture, you can certainly explore variations. For a different flavor profile, consider swapping out some of the chocolate chips for a mix of chopped walnuts or pecans, adding a lovely nutty crunch. If you're out of a specific type of chocolate, feel free to use your favorite blend of milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips. While the combination of white and brown sugar is key to the texture, if absolutely necessary, using all light brown sugar will still yield a delicious, albeit slightly chewier, cookie.
These classic gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are perfect for any occasion, from a simple afternoon treat with a glass of milk to a welcome addition to a dessert platter. They make a thoughtful gift or a comforting indulgence after a long day.