Let’s make something sweet, chunky, and totally delicious! These Gluten-Free (GF) Chocolate Chunk Cookies are chewy, chocolatey, and super easy to bake. Whether you’re gluten-free or just love trying something new, you’re going to LOVE these cookies. I promise they won’t last long once they’re out of the oven!
Method
Preheat the Oven
Before anything else, set your oven to 350°F (175°C). This gives it time to get nice and toasty while you mix up the dough. Don’t forget to line a baking sheet with parchment paper this keeps your cookies from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
Cream the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, add 1 egg, ¾ cup brown sugar, a splash of vanilla extract, and ½ cup of softened butter. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat everything together on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This step is super important. It helps make your cookies soft and chewy! Make sure the butter is softened, not melted. Melted butter can cause the cookies to spread too much in the oven.
Add Dry Ingredients
Now it’s time to bring in the dry ingredients. Add 1 cup of gluten-free all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon of baking powder to the wet mixture. Mix just until everything is combined no more! Overmixing at this stage can make the cookies tough instead of tender.
Stir in the Chocolate Chunks
Next comes the best part: chocolate chunks! Add ½ cup to the dough and gently fold them in using a spoon or spatula. Be sure the chocolate gets evenly spread out so every bite is full of gooey goodness.
Scoop and Shape the Dough
Grab a cookie scoop or a spoon and portion the dough into 8 big cookie balls. Place them evenly spaced on your parchment-lined baking sheet. Once they’re on the tray, use your fingers or the back of a spoon to slightly flatten each ball this helps them bake evenly and get that perfect cookie shape.
Bake to Perfection
Slide your baking sheet into the oven and bake for 13 minutes. Keep an eye on them as they bake the edges should be lightly golden, but the centers will still look a little soft. That’s exactly what you want for a chewy cookie!
Cool and Enjoy
Once the cookies are done, take them out of the oven and let them cool on the tray for a few minutes. They’ll finish setting as they cool down. Then transfer them to a wire rack (if you can wait!) or just dive right in. These cookies are best enjoyed warm when the chocolate is still a little melty. Yum!
Necessary Tools
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop (or spoon)
GF Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy8
servings10
minutes13
minutes23
minutesIngredients
1 egg
¾ cup brown sugar
Splash of vanilla extract
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour (I used gluten-free!)
½ tsp baking powder
½ cup chocolate chunks
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper so nothing sticks.
- In a big bowl, mix together the egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and softened butter using a mixer. It should look creamy and smooth.
- Add the gluten-free flour and baking powder to the bowl. Mix it up just until everything is combined.
- Time to add the chocolate chunks! Stir them in gently with a spoon or spatula.
- Use a cookie scoop (or your hands) to place 8 big cookie dough balls on the baking sheet. Gently flatten them a little.
- Bake for 13 minutes. Your kitchen is going to smell amazing!
- Let them cool for a few minutes if you can wait! Then, dig in and enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t overmix the dough after adding flour it can make the cookies tough.
- Make sure your butter is softened, not melted. Melted butter will make the cookies spread too much.
- If using a new GF flour brand, double-check if it contains xanthan gum. It helps keep the cookies together!
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with a cold glass of milk or a warm mug of hot cocoa.
- Crumble one on top of ice cream for an extra treat!
- Wrap a few in wax paper and give them as a sweet gift.
Fun Fact
Did you know? Chocolate was once used as currency by the ancient Aztecs! That means your cookies are basically treasure.
Conclusion
These GF Chocolate Chunk Cookies are a total win easy to make, super satisfying, and perfect for sharing (or not, I won’t judge!). I hope you love them as much as I do. Let me know in the comments how yours turned out!
Happy baking, cookie friends!
