Chewy Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously chewy cookies that are gluten-free, easy to make, and perfect for lunchboxes or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (or use melted then cooled for extra chew)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for egg-free)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats (certified gluten-free) Use certified gluten-free oats to avoid cross-contamination.
- 1 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (one with xanthan gum included) If your flour blend lacks xanthan gum, add additional to improve chew.
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional) Adds flavor if desired.
Mix-ins
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted nuts or raisins (optional) For added texture and flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy (about 2 minutes by hand or 1 minute with a mixer).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- Gradually fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients with a spatula. Do not overmix — stop when streaks of flour disappear.
- Fold in chocolate chips and any mix-ins.
- For thicker cookies: chill the dough 20–30 minutes. For thinner, bake immediately.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons or use a medium cookie scoop onto the prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 9–12 minutes. Cookies should be golden at the edges with centers that still look slightly soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Optionally, place a slice of bread in the container to help maintain chewiness.