By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On March 28, 2023
Rich and fudge-like, these gluten-free chocolate cookies are incredibly easy to make and bake up in no time.
You're going to want to add this gluten-free cookie recipe to your to-make list.
If you are a cookie monster like me you're going to want to check out my Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies, and my Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies.
These cookies would also be excellent in this Mississippi Mud Ice Cream. If you want to try something new and impressive, give my Gluten-Free Cookie Cake a whirl.
Gluten-Free Cookies
Everyone loves gluten-free chocolate cookies! If you're anything like me, and you love chocolate and gluten-free cookies, you're going to love this gluten-free cookie recipe.
They don't have a ton of sugar in them, like a lot of cookies, and they are fudge like.
The addition of the gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate chips makes these cookies gluten-free chocolate cookies extra chocolaty. And I can't turn down a chocolate anything.
These gluten-free cookies remind me of a brownie mixed with chocolate cake. They have this soft, but chewy texture and they are rich without being too sweet.
This gluten-free chocolate cookie recipe is super easy to make and will beat out any gluten-free chocolate chip cookies recipes because they are essentially a gluten-free chocolate chip cookie with extra chocolate.
This gluten-free cookie is full of cocoa and chocolate chips making is a favorite.
My girls are my official taste-testers and they said these gluten-free cookies are perfect.
They asked to take a gluten-free chocolate cookies each day in their lunch and convinced me to make two more batches so they could share with their friends at the bus stop.
Anytime they ask me to make extras to share I know I have a winning recipe.
We packaged these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies up in groups of four, and tied a ribbon around them and handed them out to all the friends.
These Gluten-Free Chocolate cookies earned starred reviews from everyone who had the chance to try them. They are seriously a scrumptious gluten-free cookie.
Can I use dairy-free butter in gluten-free cookies?
Yes, you can swap the butter for dairy-free butter in this gluten-free cookie recipe. It yield's the same delicious results as regular gluten-free chocolate chip cookies.
Tips for making gluten-free cookies
Read the recipe instructions carefully and make sure you have all ingredients on hand.
If a gluten-free cookie recipe calls for ingredients at room temperature, try to make sure you use room temperature ingredients.
Make the gluten-free cookies as directed before experimenting with substitutions, unless substitutions are provided.
For example, I've used dairy-free ingredients in this gluten-free chocolate cookies but I haven't tried them with an egg substitute yet.
Measure and weight ingredients, don't eye-ball the measurements. Start with the lowest baking time and watch for doneness.
Steps to make gluten-free chocolate cookies
- Preheat your oven. Line three cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a small microwaveable safe bowl, heat ¾ cup chocolate chips for 30 seconds at a time until melted (about 90 seconds).
- In a separate large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, combine the egg, sugar, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Add the melted chocolate and mix until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Stir in the remaining ¾ cup chocolate chips.
- Drop dough by measured tablespoonful, two inches apart, onto the baking sheet. Press down slightly.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until cookies are set in the center. These cookies will continue to cook after you remove them from the oven. Don't overbake.
Making gluten-free cookies has never been easier! For the full instructions and ingredients for this gluten-free chocolate cookie recipe see the recipe card below.
What gluten-free flours can I use to make gluten-free cookies?
For this gluten-free chocolate cookie recipe you can use Ryze gluten-free flour, Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Flour, or my gluten-free flour blend.
My cookies came out dry and crumbly
If you're cookies were dry or crumbly you may have added too much flour. Make sure to spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level it.
Also, I've only tested these cookies with my flour blend, Ryze gluten-free flour, and Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Flour. If you used a different flour, the ingredients will be different and they may or may not absorb more of the wet ingredients.
The one downside to sharing with your friends at the bus stop is the start to expect treats each week. Now I feel like I have to make double of everything so we can share.
We do love to share, and we love showing people how easy and tasty this gluten-free cookie recipe can be.
More gluten-free cookie recipes:
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Did oy make these gluten-free chocolate cookies? Please let me know what you thought by leaving a starred review and a comment below. It helps others know how amazing this gluten-free cookie recipe is.
Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Super simple gluten-free double chocolate chip cookies that will make any gluten-free cookie lover swoon.
Ingredients
- 1 and ¼ cups all purpose gluten-free flour blend
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips, divided in half
- 1 large eggs room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup butter, room temperature (or dairy-free butter)
- 1 teaspoons gluten-free vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Position the oven rack in center of oven. Line three cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a small microwaveable safe bowl, heat ¾ cup chocolate chips for 30 seconds at a time until melted (about 90 seconds).
- In a separate large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, combine the egg, sugar, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Add the melted chocolate and mix until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Stir in the remaining ¾ cup chocolate chips.
- Drop dough by measured tablespoonful, two inches apart, onto the baking sheet. Press down slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are set in the center. Remove from the oven and cool for 3-5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1 cookieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 119Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 114mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Double the chocolate double the fun and yum!
Bethany @ athletic avocado
I can just tell by these pics that the texture of these cookies are on point! brownie + chocolate cake consistency in cookie form is where its at! Love that these are secretly healthified!
chrystal
Thank you Bethany! Don't tell my kids 😉
Kortney // Allergy Girl Eats
Everything about these cookies sound amazing! I will definitely need to make a batch of these soon. Whenever I bake I always give some away or else I will eat it all, which is funny because now it's a given if there is something sweet on my insta and we are meeting you will most likely get some!
chrystal
I have been giving a lot away lately, because of the amount of baking I've been doing. I can't eat it all. 😉
Amanda
Yum! These look delicious, hubby's the chocolate eater at our house, I'll have to make these for him!
chrystal
Thank you Amanda 🙂
Sharon @What The Fork
You can never have too much chocolate! What a great recipe this is!
Erin
Delicious! I used dark chocolate cocoa powder and instead of putting chocolate chips in the batter I used Andes Creme De Menthe baking chips. They taste like thin mints. So yummy!
Wendy Stoltz
Thanks, Erin. Sounds good!
Tina
Can I use oat flour instead? If so, is it the same amount?
chrystal
I haven't tried oat flour in these yet. Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you, I was on vacation.
Best,
Chrystal
Ruth
This sounds delish! Can you sub oil or applesauce for the butter?
chrystal
Hi Ruth,
I am so glad you like them. I haven't personally tried using applesauce instead of butter in this recipe.
Best,
Chrystal
Kristina Lopez
Can these be frozen?
chrystal
Yes, you can freeze the dough or freeze the cookies baked.
Best,
Chrystal
Sherry
What blend of flour does this require blend 1 or 2. And when would you ise the two different blends
chrystal
You can use either.
Best,
Chrystal
IJ
Hi Ruth we use 1/4 cup of applesauce and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder for the egg. But we use Earth Balance soy-free, dairy free butter for the butter. Turns out great. I hope that helps.
Megan
I just can’t with these delicious cookies can’t help but eat them all! And gluten free!
Sarah
Any substitute for the egg?
chrystal
A few readers have used flaxseed egg or bob's red mill egg replacer with good results.
Best,
Chrystal
Alissa
Do I need to use the coco powder or can I just melt the chocolate chips and make it that way
Lindsay
Hi Alyssa, The cocoa powder is part of the dry ingredient mixture, so if you leave it out, you'll need to replace it with flour to get the dough at the right consistency. Other than that, we haven't tried these cookies without cocoa, so I'm not sure exactly how they'll work out.
Marilyn
As I have eliminated white sugar, can I use Coconut Sugar in place of the sugars?
Lindsay
Hi Marilyn, We haven't tested that, but I think that you should be able to use coconut sugar without an issue. Try it and report back please! 🙂
Laura
Extra points for white chocolate chips in the non-melted half! Great recipe!
Wendy Stoltz
Thanks Laura,