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    Home » Gluten Free Recipes

    Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Modified: Jun 4, 2025 · Published: Jan 4, 2013 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    These Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies are a family favorite. Made with almond meal, they have a soft center, slightly crunchy edges, and a rich nutty flavor, made all the better by gooey chocolate chips. Whether you're gluten-free or not, this is one of those cookie recipes you will make again and again.

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    These cookies are so good that we served them to some non-gluten-free folks, and they thought they were great and were shocked when we told them it was a gluten-free recipe.

    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Ingredients for Almond Meal Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Gluten Free Recipes
    • Kitchen Tools for Gluten Free Cookies
    • How To Make Almond Meal Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Tips for Making Gluten Free Cookies
    • FAQs For Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Gluten Free Cookie Recipes
    • Chocolate Chip Recipes
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    Why You’ll Love Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    • Quick and Easy: Perfect for busy parents since they are ready in just 25 minutes.
    • Kids Can Help: My kids helped to make this recipe, and they had a blast doing it!
    • Gluten Free and Delicious: Even those who don't follow a gluten-free diet won't miss regular cookies.
    • Kid and Family Approved: Even picky eaters love these!
    • Nutty Flavor: The almond meal adds a rich, nutty taste.
    • Customizable: You can use caramel chips or add in chopped nuts or dried fruit.

    Ingredients for Almond Meal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    • Almond meal: Makes the cookies gluten-free.
    • Butter: For a rich, buttery taste in every bite.
    • Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps make those golden edges.
    • Eggs: Keep everything perfectly held together.
    • Vanilla extract: My go-to for enhancing all the flavors and adding warmth.
    • Chocolate chips: Both milk chocolate and white chocolate for pockets of chocolate in every bite.

    Gluten Free Recipes

    Gluten-free recipes are great options for those with dietary restrictions, allowing everyone in the family to enjoy a meal together. I love how gluten-free meals inspire me to be creative in the kitchen and explore new flavors and cooking techniques. Here are some of our favorites:

    • Gluten Free Lemon Lime Bars
    • Gluten Free Donuts
    • Oatmeal Raspberry Cookies with White Chocolate
    • Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

    Kitchen Tools for Gluten Free Cookies

    No fancy equipment is needed for this recipe. You'll need a hand or stand mixer if you want to make creaming the butter and sugar easy. Grab a large mixing bowl and a baking sheet. A cookie scoop ensures you get even cookies.

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    How To Make Almond Meal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    1. Preheat your oven: Set it to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper while it warms up.

        2. Cream butter and sugar: Do this until the butter and sugar are smooth and creamy. This step is key for a great cookie!

        3. Add eggs and vanilla: Mix until well combined.

        4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix almond meal, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

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        5. Fold in chocolate chips: Stir in the chocolate chips. Make sure to add plenty - every bite deserves some chocolate!

        child stirring cookie batter

        6. Scoop and shape cookies: I like to use a cookie scoop since it helps all my cookies to be the same size. Press them down slightly for those golden, crispy edges.

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        7. Bake: Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when the edges turn golden and your kitchen smells amazing!

        8. Cool and enjoy: You'll want to eat these right away, but trust me, let them cook for a few minutes.

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        Tips for Making Gluten Free Cookies

        Tip 1: Room temperature butter helps it cream smoothly with the sugar, ensuring soft cookies.

        Tip 2: If your dough is too sticky, chill it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before scooping.

        Tip 3: Don’t overbake. Gluten-free cookies can dry out quickly, so keep an eye on them!

        FAQs For Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

        Can I freeze the dough or baked cookies?

        Yes! You can freeze cookie dough balls to bake later, or freeze the baked cookies once they’re cooled. Just store in an airtight container or freezer bag.

        Do these taste like regular chocolate chip cookies?

        Yes! These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolatey flavor—most people can’t even tell they’re gluten-free.

        Gluten Free Cookie Recipes

        Gluten-free cookies are a great way to enjoy your favorite treat without compromising on flavor or texture. With so many gluten-free flours available, like almond flour or oat flour, it's easy to create cookies that are just as delicious as the traditional kind. Here are some yummy recipes to try:

        • Egg Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Quinoa
        • Gluten Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
        • Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookie Recipe
        • Amaretti Cookies

        Serve these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk, coffee, or tea. They taste so good, you won't believe they are gluten-free!

        Chocolate Chip Recipes

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        gluten free chocolate chip cookies

        Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

        Vicky
        These gluten free chocolate chip cookies are the best we have ever tasted. They are crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
        5 from 1 vote
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        Prep Time 10 minutes mins
        Cook Time 15 minutes mins
        Total Time 25 minutes mins
        Course cookies
        Cuisine American
        Servings 18
        Calories 231 kcal

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        Ingredients
          

        • 3 cups of almond meal
        • ½ cup of room temperature butter
        • ½ cup of sugar
        • 2 eggs
        • ½ teaspoon of salt
        • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
        • ½ teaspoon of baking soda
        • ½ cup of chocolate chips
        • ½ cup white chocolate chips

        Instructions
         

        • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is smooth.
        • Add in the eggs and mix.
        • Add the almond meal next.
        • Now add the vanilla, baking soda and salt and mix until blended.
        • Finally, add your chips and mix so they are evenly distributed.
        • Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and drop spoonfuls of cookie dough a few inches apart. Push down each of the dough balls to get a flatter cookie.
        • Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes. You will want to take them out when they appear golden brown.

        Notes

         
        • Use room temperature butter to cream smoothly with sugar for soft cookies.
        • Chill sticky dough in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before scooping.
        • Avoid overbaking; gluten-free cookies dry out quickly, so watch them closely.
        These figures are estimates and can vary depending on specific ingredients and portion sizes used. Always double-check the packaging of ingredients and consult where necessary.

        Nutrition

        Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 154mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 195IUCalcium: 59mgIron: 0.9mg
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        1. Kris says

          March 02, 2013 at 12:46 pm

          Is almond meal the same as almond flour? (I'm new to GF baking.)

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        2. Carrie says

          January 18, 2013 at 12:29 am

          Oh, yum!! We will have to try this one!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

          Reply
        3. Kathleen says

          January 15, 2013 at 3:38 pm

          These cookies look delicious! Makes me want to start baking right now~

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        4. RaeAnna says

          January 15, 2013 at 12:57 pm

          sounds yummy! I'm pinning too! 🙂 (visiting from skiptomylou)

          Reply
        5. Robin @ Fluster Buster says

          January 13, 2013 at 9:54 pm

          I can't wait to try them. I am a new follower! I found your link on Flamingo Toes. I would love for you to link up to my weekly linky party Fluster Muster on Wednesday’s @ http://www.FlusterBuster.com.

          Reply
        6. ngnrdgrl says

          January 13, 2013 at 6:08 am

          Thank you for the share! We discovered just today that my stepson is allergic to wheat. 🙁 I'm pinning this to pinterest and clipping to my Evernote cookbook. Stopping in from A Pinteresting Party.

          Reply
        7. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

          January 13, 2013 at 3:43 am

          I've had a few tasty GF desserts, so I believe it!

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        I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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