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

1. Preheat your oven. Line three cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. In a small microwaveable safe bowl, heat ¾ cup chocolate chips for 30 seconds at a time until melted (about 90 seconds).
4. In a separate large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, combine the egg, sugar, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
5. Add the melted chocolate and mix until combined.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
7. Stir in the remaining ¾ cup chocolate chips.
8. Drop dough by measured tablespoonful, two inches apart, onto the baking sheet. Press down slightly.
9. 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:

Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten Free No Bake Cookies

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.