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★★★★★ 4.9 from 22 Reviews

Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

52 min
Avatar by: Lindsay Grimes Freedman
February 21, 2020 (Updated: September 10, 2021)
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Once you have these soft baked, gooey Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies you will never want to eat another cookie, they’re so good!!

I’m always thrilled when asked to reproduce a classic recipe with a gluten-free spin, especially dessert. My goal is to showcase that healthy living doesn’t require sacrifice in taste or time. So you could imagine my enthusiasm when an old-time favorite was requested: Oatmeal Cookies. Challenge accepted! 

My track record is pretty solid with cookies of all shapes and sizes. I’m partial to the classics like these Perfectly Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, The Best Peanut Butter Cookie, Shortbread Cookies, and my Soft Baked Ginger Molasses Cookies. Pair any of those listed with a big ole’ glass of ice-cold milk – I’m one happy camper.

These Oatmeal Cookies are insanely better than any traditional brown sugar heavy recipe I’ve come across. Fair warning – you may or may not be transported to a quaint bakery when the sheet pan is pulled out of the oven. They’re that good. With crispy edges and a soft center, they’re deliciously chewy and impossible to eat just one. 

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Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients you need to make gluten free oatmeal cookies

  • Unsalted Butter: I always go for unsalted because then you can customize the amount of salt you put in later. If you only have salted butter, just leave the salt out later on in the recipe. Try some ghee or refined coconut oil if you don’t want to use butter.
  • Coconut Sugar: I love using coconut sugar but if you don’t have it or don’t want to use it, brown sugar would probably be the best bet.
  • Egg: Just one. I haven’t tested this with a flax egg or egg replacement so if you do any experimenting, let me know how it goes!
  • Vanilla Extract: for some cozy fresh baked cookie flavors!
  • Blanched Almond Flour: I love using blanched almond flour because it’s super fine and perfect for baking!
  • Rolled Oats: I go for gluten free rolled oats. Rolled oats are the best for this recipe. Other oats may be too thick or chunky and hard to bite.
  • Baking Soda & Salt: For some baking magic!
  • Chocolate Chips: Personally, I think most cookies need chocolate chips in them, but you can sub in whatever you like! Raisins, M&Ms, chopped pecans can be fun to add in!
gooey oatmeal chocolate chip cookie on white parchment paper

How to make gluten free oatmeal cookies

Whisk together the melted butter, coconut sugar, egg and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add the blanched almond flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Whisk until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving some for the top.

Chill for 30 minutes in the fridge. DO NOT SKIP THIS. Chilling is essential and i will absolutely know if you skip this step so just have patience, ok?

After the 30 minute chill, use two tablespoons to scoop 12 cookie dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. I liked to roll the cookie dough balls into smoother balls in between my hands, but this isn’t essential to the recipe.

Use the palm of your hand to slightly flatten out the tops of the balls. Add 2 – 3 additional chocolate chips to the tops of the cookies.

Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes. I found 10 minutes made for a deliciously soft-baked, gooey center with crisp edges. But, if you want a crispier cookie, I’d let them bake for 12-15 minutes.

Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

oatmeal chocolate chip cookies on white parchment paper

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Recipe

Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Once you have these soft baked, gooey Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies you will never want to eat another cookie, they’re so good!!

AvatarRecipe by:Lindsay Grimes Freedman
★★★★★ 4.9 from 22 reviews
Prep: 40 minCook: 12 minTotal: 52 min
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Servings: 12 – 18 cookies 1x

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the melted butter, coconut sugar, egg and vanilla in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the blanched almond flour, oats, baking soda and salt.
  3. Whisk until combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving some for the top.
  5. Chill for 30+ minutes in the fridge. DO NOT SKIP THIS.
  6. Preheat oven to 350F.
  7. After the 30+ minute chill, use two tablespoons to scoop 12 cookie dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. I liked to roll the cookie dough balls into smoother balls in between my hands.
  8. Use the palm of your hand to slightly flatten out the tops of the balls.
  9. Add 2 – 3 additional chocolate chips to the tops of the cookies.
  10. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes. I found 10 minutes made for a deliciously soft-baked, gooey center with crisp edges. But, if you want a crispier cookie, I’d let them bake for 12-15 minutes.
  11. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Tips

  • makes for 12 large or 18 small/medium cookies

Nutrition Info:

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 104
  • Sugar: 7.2g
  • Sodium: 142mg
  • Fat: 7.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.7g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.3g
  • Cholesterol: 23mg
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  1. AvatarMJ Sedeno says

    Posted on 10/1/20 at 5:30 pm

    Second time this week I make them. Added 1/4 cup of pecans and some coconut flakes for more texture. Gonna keep some in freezer. So yummy

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 10/2/20 at 9:22 am

      Yay! I’m so happy you’re loving them!! xo

      Reply
  2. Avataranja says

    Posted on 12/13/20 at 7:25 am

    so easy! i always make a double batch and freeze have of them (not baked but i cookie shape). 

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 12/13/20 at 12:31 pm

      Yay! I’m so happy you love them!!

      Reply
  3. AvatarSarah says

    Posted on 1/30/21 at 2:06 pm

    I am not the type to go out of my way and write a review but these are THAT GOOD that I must. Everyone in my house is obsessed with these! I have tried a lot of GF cookie recipes and this is one of my favorites! I also started adding 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and a little bit of maple syrup. Love love love!!! 

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 1/31/21 at 8:10 pm

      ahh Sarah!! Thank you so much for your comment, you made my night! Sending you lots of love!! xo

      Reply
  4. AvatarMarisa brown says

    Posted on 7/24/21 at 7:57 am

    Great cookies my toddler loves them. ❤️ We are having them for breakfast.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 7/26/21 at 8:39 am

      Yum!! I’m always a fan of cookies for breakfast 🙂 SO happy you loved them!! xo

      Reply
  5. AvatarMolly says

    Posted on 8/10/21 at 7:28 pm

    This is the BEST chocolate chip oatmeal recipe!! Hands down!! I seriously dream about these. The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing!! I’m actually eating them now! 

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 8/17/21 at 8:42 pm

      Yay!! I’m so happy you loved it!! xo

      Reply
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