These gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are gooey, chewy and delicious! They have chewy golden edges and a soft chocolaty center. This one bowl recipe takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish. No dough chilling required! These cookies are great for every day of the week. Show
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Ingredients & SubstitutionsThese are the main ingredients and substitutions for gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients list and instructions. Use cold butter right from the refrigerator. Do not use softened or melted butter. Cold butter prevents the cookies from spreading too thin. In addition, cold butter eliminates the need for dough chilling. Both granulated sugar and brown sugar add sweetness. I have not tried this recipe with coconut sugar or a Keto sugar alternative. Only one egg needed. For an egg free recipe, check out these Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Vanilla extract adds a delicious homemade flavor. Use gluten free 1 to 1 flour. King Arthur Flour and Bob’s Red Mill are both great options. Do not use an alternative flour in this specific recipe. Use gluten free old fashioned rolled oats. Rolled oats add a much better texture than quick oats. Baking soda helps these gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies rise. Add in a pinch of sea salt if using unsalted butter. Alternatively, sprinkle sea salt on top of baked cookies. Use any type of chocolate chips. Chocolate chunks are another great option. In addition, feel free to use mini chocolate chips or white chocolate chips. Are Oats Gluten Free?This is a common misconception in the gluten free world. Oats themselves are naturally gluten free. However, oats are typically processed next to wheat and other wheat containing grains. For this reason, please use gluten free certified oats. Bob’s Red Mill and Happy Day Brands both make gluten free oats. Taste & TextureThese gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are sweet, buttery, chocolaty and slightly nutty. The oats add a really great flavor. They taste like classic oatmeal cookies. The texture is thick and gooey! These cookies are more soft baked than traditional, flatter cookies. The edges are lightly golden and chewy, while the middles are soft and gooey. How to MakeStep 1First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Step 2In the bowl of a stand mixer, add cold butter, sugar and brown sugar. Mix for 2 to 3 minutes, until no clumps of butter remain. Step 3Then, add in egg and vanilla. Stir to combine. Step 4Add in gluten free flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Stir to combine. Step 5Fold in chocolate chips. Step 6Use ice cream scoop to scoop balls of dough onto lined baking pan. Step 7Bake for 9 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Step 8Finally, remove from oven. Allow cookies to cool on pan for 5 minutes before carefully transferring to a cooling rack. Expert Tips & TricksFor best results, use cold butter. Do not use softened butter or melted butter. Use butter straight from the fridge. This prevents the cookies from spreading too thin. Carefully measure all ingredients. The dough will be relatively thick. Use an ice cream scooper to scoop balls of dough. This ensures that they are evenly sized and round. Bake gluten free oatmeal chocolate cookies only until edges are slightly golden brown. Do not over bake! The cookies are pretty tall and thick. For a thinner cookie, gently bang pan on countertop after baking. Do this a couple times, or until cookies have slightly flattened. Allow cookies to cool on pan for 5 to 10 minutes at least. They are soft and fragile when warm. Flavor Variations & Add InsConsider these mix ins to your gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. White chocolate chips Dash of cinnamon Mini chocolate chips Dried cranberries Raisins Chocolate chunks Chopped walnuts Add in peanut butter like these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies! How to Serve & StoreServe gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies once cool enough to handle. Serve with coffee, milk, oat milk hot chocolate or ice cream! Store at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freeze cookies for up to 1 month if needed. Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I freeze them? Yes! Freeze for up to 1 month. Which oats should I use? Use gluten free old fashioned rolled oats. Are oats gluten free? Oats are naturally gluten free, but typically processed with wheat. Use certified gluten free oats for this recipe. Can I use raisins instead? Sure! You May Also Like
If you make this gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe, I would really appreciate a review! You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. I would love for you to follow along! For more ideas, check out these Gluten Free Recipes. At a Glance: Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 9 mins Total Time: 19 mins Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip CookiesThese gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are chewy, gooey and delicious! This one bowl recipe is quick and easy. No dough chilling required. These cookies are great for any occasion!
Calories: 291kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 27mg, Sodium: 112mg, Potassium: 67mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 246IU, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 1mg Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Love these gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies? You can sign up here to receive healthy meal plans, exclusive new recipes and updates! What can I substitute for flour in oatmeal cookies?I also use both oats and oat bran in place of all purpose flour. If a recipe calls for three cups of flour, I'm pretty comfortable using one cup of oat bran or oat flour (I just run my oats through my food processor to create my “flour” most of the time) and two cups of white whole wheat flour.
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How do you make glutenUse a Mix of Flours
A cookie made with just rice flour will be too cakey, while one made with only almond meal with be too dense. To mimic wheat flour, you will need to mix flours of different densities with a bit of tapioca or potato starch to lighten it up; the recipe below is a good place to start.
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