Description
Soft, chewy, and packed with the comforting flavors of oats and chocolate, these gluten-free cookies are a family favorite. Perfect for dessert, a quick snack, or a thoughtful gift, they’re easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- ¾ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but so worth it!)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (or flax egg: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set it to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry stuff: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the wet ingredients: Mix in the egg (or flax egg) and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine it all: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir just until it comes together—don’t overdo it! Then fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if you’re using them.
- Scoop and bake: Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look just set.
- Cool down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, let the dough rest for 20 minutes before baking.
- These freeze like champs—perfect for when cravings strike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg