Gluten-Free Chocolate Chunk Cookies
There’s something so comforting about baking a batch of cookies from scratch. These gluten-free chocolate chunk cookies are one of my absolute favourites, chewy in the centre, lightly crisp on the edges, and absolutely packed with big melty chunks of chocolate.
When I made these recently, my daughter Isla was hanging around the kitchen trying to sneak bits of the dough while little Willow kept saying, “cookie now?” on repeat. And Darragh? He swooped in the second they were out of the oven. Safe to say, they don’t last long in this house!
This recipe is actually a remake of one of the first cookie recipes I ever shared on the blog. A lot of my old recipes are in need of a little makeover, new photos, better tips, and improved over all. I’ve learned so much since then, and I want to bring those old favourites back to life.
Lately, I’ve also started sharing step-by-step recipes on TikTok, which has been so much fun! These cookies were the first of those videos, and if you’ve come here from there, welcome! I hope you love making these cookies as much as I do. If you decide to give my TikTok a follow thenyYou’ll find everything from simple gluten-free bakes like these cookies to behind-the-scenes cake decorating videos from my cake business.
I always use salted butter in my cookies, that little salty kick against the sweetness makes such a difference. It means I don’t need to add any extra salt to the recipe, which keeps things simple but still flavourful.
I also didn’t have any vanilla extract the day I filmed the recipe for TikTok, but honestly? They still turned out delicious. So if you ever find yourself missing vanilla, don’t panic. The buttery dough and chocolate shine all on their own.
One little trick I always do and I highly recommend it is saving some of the chocolate chunks to press on top of each cookie after baking. It gives them that bakery-style finish and a little extra melty chocolate in every bite.
And yes… full honesty here… I accidentally squashed one of the cookies while taking the tray out of the oven. But hey, they still tasted amazing! If you want the step-by-step video, it’s on my TikTok, and the full written recipe is just below.
Tried this recipe? I’d love to see your delicious creations! Tag me on Instagram @laurasglutenfreekitchenblog – I might even share your post!
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These gluten-free chocolate chunk cookies are one of my absolute favourites, chewy in the centre, lightly crisp on the edges, and absolutely packed with big melty chunks of chocolate.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan) / 200°C. Line 1-2 large baking trays with non-stick parchment paper.
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Beat the softened butter with the light brown and caster sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined.
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Stir in the gluten-free self-raising flour and bicarbonate of soda, ensuring there are no lumps or pockets of flour remaining.
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Fold in the chocolate until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Roll the dough into balls, each weighing approximately 100g.
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Place 6 - 9 dough balls onto your tray, leaving plenty of space between them to allow for spreading. Bake for about 12 minutes, until the cookies are slightly gooey and have a darker edge. Repeat until dough is gone.
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Let the cookies cool on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Note
I always use salted butter in this recipe, no need to add extra salt!
If you’re out of vanilla extract, don’t worry, they still taste great without it.
Save some chocolate chunks to press on top after baking for that bakery-style finish.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes to help the cookies stay thick and chewy.
Cookies may look slightly underdone when they come out, that’s perfect!
Accidentally squashing one is optional… but realistic!
