Gluten Free Chewy Chocolate Cookies

Crispy and chewy chocolate chip cookies are a classic in the biscuit world. Taking this traditional sweet treat and making it gluten free has done no damage to the result and provides the gooey sugary sweet we all remember.

This recipe calls for a thin and crisp result, while retaining a desired doughy molten core. Just like Moto Moto from Madagascar, I too like them big and like them chunky. But I also think thin and gooey cookies have their place.

Coated in chunky sea salt and packed full of milk chocolate, this style of cookie leans towards a more caramelised flavour. And let’s be honest, their size means you can eat way more in one sitting.

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FREE FROM

This recipe is naturally gluten, oat, nut and booze free. It can be easily made dairy free with a simple ingredient swap.

Gluten: Always
Oats: Always
Alcohol: Always
Eggs: No.
Dairy: No. Swap chocolate and butter for a non-dairy alternative 1:1.
Nuts: Yes

INGREDIENTS

  • Butter (or dairy free alternative)
  • Brown sugar
  • Caster sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla
  • Gluten free plain flour: I use my favourite Freee From gluten free plain flour.
  • Milk chocolate (or non-dairy alternative): I use cooking chocolate to get a better melt and integration with the batter.
  • Xanthan gum
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt

EQUIPTMENT

  • Weighing scales: Remember baking is a science (particularly when it’s gluten free!), no skipping the accurate measurements.
  • Electric whisk: If you fancy a workout, a handheld whisk and a lot of elbow grease will work but an electric whisk will speed your efforts up and create a fluffy egg and sugar base for your brownie.
  • Cookie scoop: Will help with proportioning the cookies to ensure an even bake and cooking time.
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HOW TO MAKE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the sugars and pour in the lightly melted butter, whisk until combined.

2. Add both the egg and egg yolk before whisking again until fluffy.

3. Fold in the dry ingredients, and once all ingredients are incorporated add the chopped and chipped chocolate pieces. Cover the mixing bowl with cling film and place in the fridge to cool for 4 hours before baking.

4. Use a cookie scoop to measure out evenly sized dough balls.

5. Bake for 10 minutes, before adding more chocolate pieces and placing back into the oven for a further 1-2 minutes.

6. Use a knife to tap the cookies into a nice circular shape and sprinkle with salt before serving.

VARIATIONS

In addition to dietary requirement adjustments, there are a few easy ways to create some variation in your gluten free chocolate chip cookies.

A huge chocolate fan? Add a variety of dark, milk and white chocolate. Don't have a huge sweet tooth? Simply don't add more chocolate at the end (although I may judge you).

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

While unlikely, you may have some uneaten gluten free cookies left to store. They will keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days, left at room temperature or kept in the fridge.

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Gluten Free Chewy Chocolate Cookies
Author:Lucy May
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Ready in: 40 mins
Serves: 8
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INGREDIENTS

100g melted butter (or dairy free alternative)
120g brown sugar
70g caster sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
½ tsp vanilla
220g gluten free plain flour
½ tsp xanthan gum
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the sugars and pour in the lightly melted butter, whisk until combined.

Add both the egg and egg yolk before whisking again until fluffy.

Fold in the dry ingredients, and once all ingredients are incorporated add the chopped and chipped chocolate pieces.

Cover the mixing bowl with cling film and place in the fridge to cool for 4 hours before baking.

Preheat your oven to 180c fan.

Once properly cooled, use a cookie spoon to measure out evenly sized dough balls. Make sure they are well spaced apart on the baking tray.

Bake for 10 initially, before adding more chocolate pieces and placing back into the oven for a further 1-2 minutes.

Use a knife to tap the cookies into a nice circular shape and sprinkle with salt before serving.

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In 2017 I joined the coeliac club and I knew that if I wanted to enjoy all the carby goodness I had been indulging in for 21 years, I needed to up my culinary game.

I created Lulu’s Free From to share recipes so, you too, can eat delicious food that doesn’t compromise on taste or texture and delivers on your dietary needs.