5-Ingredient Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
These simple, gluten free chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor using just five pantry-friendly ingredients. Designed for ease and indulgence, they're a go to for anyone avoiding gluten or simply craving something quick and satisfying.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing spoon or spatula
- cookie scoop or tablespoon
- cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the nut butter, coconut sugar or maple syrup, egg, and baking soda until fully combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten the tops.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, just until the edges are set and the tops look slightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the tray before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter if needed. Use coconut sugar for firmer cookies or maple syrup for softer texture. For egg-free version, try a flax egg. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for later.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 40IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.9mg
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