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Soft Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Chewy Centers)

Chewy centers, crisp edges, bakery-level chocolate chip cookies — completely gluten-free and nobody will know the difference.

Soft Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Chewy Centers)
Prep15 min
Cook12 min
Total27 min
Serves18 cookies
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 yolk
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp milk (for softness)

Nutrition (per serving)

165kcal
20gcarbs
2gprotein
9gfat
1gfiber

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cream butter with both sugars until light and fluffy (2 minutes).

  3. 3

    Add egg, yolk, and vanilla. Beat 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Fold in dry ingredients, then milk, then chocolate chips. Chill dough 30 minutes — this prevents spreading.

  5. 5

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop 2-tbsp balls onto parchment-lined trays.

  6. 6

    Bake 10-12 minutes until edges set but centers look slightly underdone.

  7. 7

    Cool 5 minutes on tray (they finish setting), then transfer. Chewy centers guaranteed!

Pro Tips

  • Chilling the dough is non-negotiable for thick, chewy cookies.
  • Underbake slightly — GF cookies firm up as they cool.
  • Add flaky sea salt on top before baking for a bakery touch.

FAQs

Can I make these dairy-free?

Yes — use vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips. Texture stays great.

Why did my cookies spread flat?

Butter too soft or dough not chilled. Chill 30+ minutes and use cold dough.

How long do they keep?

4-5 days in an airtight container — if they last that long!