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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

December 8, 2013 by thefitchen 22 Comments

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

A couple of weeks ago, I came to the realization that we do not make enough cookies around here. I don't know why, but we just don't seem to make them very often. And I'm not ok with that. My mom always had a fail-safe chocolate chip cookie recipe that she could throw together in 30 minutes without looking at the instructions. Naturally, I asked for her recipe. 8 ingredients and done in under 20 minutes. Now, that's my kind of cookie.

Being that it is December and all, I'm sure I could have gone with the more obvious cookie options. Like sugar or gingerbread ones. But I decided on chocolate chip instead. There are three reasons that I love these cookies...

1: They're easy.
2: They're healthy.
3. They're freakin' melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Those are three things that I think everyone can appreciate around the holidays.

Chocolate chip cookies aren't exactly the first thing that comes to mind when I think of holiday treats, but we've already churned out one Christmas-y recipe and we've got a few more coming up.

9 Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gooey and melty, with just the right amount of crispy – Yup, these meet all of my chocolate chip cookie requirements. Almond meal is the perfect substitute for flour in this recipe because it adds some kind of buttery deliciousness. There's also a hint of coconut flavor from the oil.

Just in case you don't feel like spending your day covered in flour, these cookies are a no-fuss, no-rolling-pin-needed treat.

This is a secret cookie weapon, ready to be whipped out when there isn't enough time in the day and you or someone you know could really use a cookie. PS – The dough itself is pretty good before you ever cook it, if you're into that sort of thing. I know I am.

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies


  • Author: The Fitchen
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
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Description

Gluten-free almond meal chocolate chip cookies.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup almond meal
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 335º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
  3. Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl and add in dry mixture.
  4. Use a spoon to scoop the dough into 10-12 cookies. No need to flatten, roll, or smoosh – just leave them rough.
  5. Bake for 11-14 minutes. When they start to brown, bake them for about 2 more minutes.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins

Nutrition

  • Calories: 1357
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Sodium: 342mg
  • Fat: 95g
  • Saturated Fat: 51g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 39g
  • Carbohydrates: 119g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 13mg

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  1. Barbara Petrini

    March 30, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    OMG THESE are crazy good!!! Thank you for the recipe, you rock! :)

    Reply
    • thefitchen

      March 31, 2015 at 12:08 am

      Hi Barbara –

      So glad you loved these cookies! I think they are so, so tasty and I always love hearing what others think of them. Thanks for the nutritional info, too! :)

      Reply
      • Barbara Petrini

        April 03, 2015 at 5:28 pm

        I've never written so much on a blag, but I had to add one more thing. I just made them with sugar free maple and sugar free chocolate chips. HOLY FRIJOLES BATMAN! Awesome! Now I can eat a bunch of them and not worry! WOO HOO!

        Reply
        • thefitchen

          April 06, 2015 at 6:28 pm

          Well, comment all you want, I don't mind! I'm so thrilled that you like these cookies. :) Thanks for sharing your modifications, too!

          Reply
  2. Barbara Petrini

    March 30, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    I'm baking these now but since I'm prediabetic and don't want to eat too much sugar, I did the nutrion info. Thought I'd share:

    Per cookie:
    Cals: 114.5 Carbs: 4.9 Sugars: 2.5

    They look awesome! Can't wait to try! :)

    Reply
    • Barbara Petrini

      March 30, 2015 at 3:55 pm

      Oops my bad! the sugar is actually 5 for the recipe as is. I halved the maple for myself. :) Sowwy!

      Reply
  3. Susan

    May 11, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    Oh my goodness! I just made these so delicious!! Love love and love! Or should I say a winner!!!

    Reply
    • thefitchen

      May 14, 2014 at 11:05 am

      Yay! So glad you like them. This is easily one of my favorite cookie recipes!

      Reply
  4. Natasha

    March 30, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    Best.Cookies.Ever.

    Life changing... Thank you for creating this masterpiece!

    Reply
    • thefitchen

      March 31, 2014 at 6:01 pm

      Boom! So glad you like them!!

      Reply
  5. Stacey

    January 05, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Can I sub gluten free flour for the almond meal?

    Reply
    • thefitchen

      January 05, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      Another commenter tried GF flour and said it didn't turn out so well. I would stick with almond meal for this recipe – it definitely makes the cookies!

      Reply
  6. María

    December 17, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    Can't wait to make this I don't have maple syrup what can I use instead? Thanks

    Reply
    • thefitchen

      December 19, 2013 at 12:40 pm

      Agave or honey would be a good substitute!

      Reply
  7. Ani

    December 08, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    Have you tried them with agave nectar instead of maple syrup? I know sometimes it works really well as a substitute, but sometimes not. I'm curious just because agave is really cheap where I live but maple syrup is very expensive.

    Reply
    • thefitchen

      December 08, 2013 at 10:59 pm

      We've never tried that, but it most likely would work. The flavor might turn out just a bit different. Let us know how it works!

      Reply
  8. Jennifer L.

    December 08, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Cannot wait to make these, such an easy recipe I love it!!

    Reply
    • thefitchen

      December 08, 2013 at 10:59 pm

      Thanks for spotting that - fixed! Let us know how you like them. :)

      Reply
      • Jennifer L.

        January 05, 2014 at 12:41 pm

        I made these on Christmas Eve, and used chocolate mint chips which was yummy. But I subbed GF flour because I was out of almond meal and was too tired to make my own :) they seemed a little like rubber, was that the flour or did i bake them too long? I will definitely be using this recipe again! Thank you.

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        • thefitchen

          January 05, 2014 at 1:13 pm

          Chocolate mint chips – what a brilliant idea! I'm a mint-aholic. :) It was definitely the flour. GF baking is such a tricky process, but these definitely require almond meal to work right. Sorry they were a flop!

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          • Jennifer L.

            January 05, 2014 at 1:58 pm

            Thanks for the input......Oh no they weren't a flop I still ate them!!! Matter of fact i put some aside in the freezer and warmed a couple of them up yesterday, mmmmm! :) Thanks again.

            Reply

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