Gluten Free Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Special Notes
These gluten-free cookies are soft, chewy, and delicious, perfect for those following a gluten-free diet. The xanthan gum helps bind the ingredients together and creates the right texture. The gluten-free flour blend should contain rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca starch for best results. These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to a week and can be frozen for longer storage. You can customize them by adding different mix-ins like dried fruit, coconut, or different types of chocolate chips. The cookies are best when slightly underbaked for a soft, chewy texture.