Thin and Chewy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful Thin and Chewy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with crispy edges and a soft, chewy center, made for everyone to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/8 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg (at room temperature, beaten)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose gluten free flour blend
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 1/2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla, and beat until smooth (about 1 minute). Do not overmix.
- Mix in the flour blend, xanthan gum, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Scoop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
- Flatten each mound into a disk about 1/2-inch tall with moist fingers.
- Bake until lightly golden brown all over, about 10 minutes. Do not overbake.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Ensure not to overmix to keep cookies tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, gluten free, chocolate chip, dessert, easy baking