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Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delicious gluten-free cookies featuring chewy oats and melty chocolate, perfect for lunchboxes or potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • ½ cup cold butter Use cold butter for best texture.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, tightly packed Can substitute with granulated sugar + 1 tbsp molasses.
  • 1 large egg Can replace with flax egg for egg-free version.
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cups gluten-free 1-to-1 flour With xanthan if your blend doesn’t include it.
  • 1½ cups gluten-free old-fashioned oats Use certified gluten-free oats.
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • Pinch sea salt
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips Semisweet or a mix.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cold butter with the granulated and brown sugars until creamy and slightly lighter in color—about 1–2 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla; mix until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Add the gluten-free flour, oats, baking soda, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir until a cohesive dough forms.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips gently to distribute them without overworking the dough.
  6. Use an ice cream scoop or tablespoon to drop evenly sized portions onto the prepared sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
  1. Bake for 9–10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden but the centers still look slightly soft.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish setting.

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4–5 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies in a single layer on a sheet pan, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen cookies in a 325°F oven for 5–8 minutes until warmed through.