Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies
Looking for a delightful treat that fits your dietary needs? These gluten free oatmeal cookies are the perfect solution. This guide provides you with a comprehensive recipe, helpful tips, and all the information you need to bake these delicious cookies successfully. They are easy to make, packed with flavor, and suitable for anyone avoiding gluten.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Large Bowl
- Electric mixer
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 3 cups Gluten Free Rolled Oats certified gluten free
- 1 1/2 cups Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour a blend of rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch often works well
- 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Butter 2 sticks, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Optional: Chocolate Chips, Raisins, Nuts as desired
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Cream Together Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually Add Dry Ingredients to Wet Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in Oats and Optional Add-Ins: Stir in the gluten free rolled oats until evenly distributed. If desired, add chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts.
- Drop by Rounded Tablespoons onto Baking Sheet: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your delicious gluten free oatmeal cookies!
Notes
To ensure your gluten free oatmeal cookies turn out perfectly every time, keep these tips in mind:
- Use Certified Gluten Free Oats: This is crucial to avoid cross-contamination.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing can result in tough cookies. Mix until just combined.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can help prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Use Parchment Paper: This prevents the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Watch the Baking Time: Gluten free cookies can burn easily, so keep a close eye on them.