Description
The ultimate recipe for the BEST Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies! Brown butter provides an incredible nutty depth of flavor, while a rest time for the dough guarantees a perfect chewy, non-gritty texture. These are truly superior cookies.
Ingredients
1 1/3 cups (200g) gluten-free measure-for-measure flour
1/4 cup (25g) almond flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (113g) butter
1 tablespoon milk of choice
3/4 cup (160g) brown sugar
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (170g) chocolate chips
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking soda and salt.
2. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring continuously. Continue stirring as it foams and crackles, until golden-brown specks appear and it has a nutty aroma. Immediately pour the brown butter into a large mixing bowl to stop the cooking.
3. Add the milk, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to the brown butter and whisk to combine.
4. Whisk in the egg and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
5. Using a spatula, mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Scoop dough into round balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheet.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. The centers will look slightly soft.
10. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Flour: Use a high-quality gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend that contains xanthan gum (like King Arthur or Bob’s Red Mill 1:1).
Dough Rest: Don’t skip the 30-minute rest! It allows the gluten-free flours to hydrate, which is essential for a great texture.
Dairy-Free: Use melted dairy-free butter (it won’t brown) and dairy-free chocolate chips, and omit the milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
