Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

I know it isn’t anywhere CLOSE to the holiday season, but I have been in a baking mood! One thing that has been tough living with someone who can’t have gluten is baked goods that still taste like baked goods even if they don’t have gluten. And then no dairy on top of that? Almost impossible.

But my friends I have made the impossible possible! THE best chocolate chip cookies I have ever had and YES they are gluten free AND dairy free. Not just that, but these are those kind of chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges and a gooey soft center AKA the best kind of chocolate chip cookies. So happy to share these with you so anyone in your life who may have some food allergies or sensitivities can enjoy too!

Here's the recipe:

Yield: 14 cookies

Prep Time: 10 min-overnight

Total Time: 1 hour-overnight

Ingredients

• ½ cup Granulated Sugar
• ¾ cup Light Brown Sugar
• ½ cup Vegan Butter Substitute, Melted
• 1 Egg or Egg Substitute Equivalent
• Splash of Vanilla Extract
• 1 ¼ cup 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour
• ½ tsp Baking Soda
• ½ cup Dark Chocolate Chips (Dairy Free Preferred)
• Salt

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl add both sugars, butter, egg, pinch of salt and vanilla. Whisk until combined and a pale brown color.
• 2. To the bowl add in flour and baking soda. With a large spoon mix until incorporated and a dough is formed. Stir in chocolate chips to mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
• 3. Using a large spoon split dough into 14 balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet 2 inches apart. Will need to bake in multiple batches.
• 4. Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are crisp and top is golden brown. Let cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes and remove. Store in airtight container.

Notes:

Pretty simple for a dough right? For this recipe I would not suggest many if at all any subs. Flax eggs could lead to a more dry texture, coconut oil will get rid of the chewiness and milk chocolate is just a bit too sweet. Try it first and see what you think!

Hope you enjoy!