Description
Delightful Chocolate Chip Cookies celebrate pure comfort without gluten or dairy, offering sweet moments of pure indulgence. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and rich chocolate make these cookies a perfect treat for anyone seeking delicious alternatives.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- ½ cup coconut oil or dairy-free butter, softened
- ¾ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg: 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 2.5 tablespoons water)
- ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips (or chopped nuts, raisins, etc.)
Leavening Agents:
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for extra warmth)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Create a dry ingredient blend by whisking together gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, thoroughly combine coconut oil, coconut sugar, and maple syrup until the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Incorporate the egg (or flax egg alternative) and vanilla extract into the wet ingredients, mixing until fully integrated.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to form a cohesive dough.
- Gently fold dairy-free chocolate chips or preferred mix-ins into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Using a tablespoon, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges as a sign of doneness.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set and stabilize.
- Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process and achieve the ideal texture.
Notes
- Check flour blend quality, ensuring it’s fine-textured for smoother cookie consistency.
- Use room temperature coconut oil for easier mixing and better dough texture.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like monk fruit or stevia for lower-sugar version.
- Replace chocolate chips with dried fruits, nuts, or seeds for added nutrition and variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg