Satisfy your cookie cravings with these chewy, delicious gluten-free oatmeal cookies! Perfect for anyone following a gluten-free diet, this easy recipe delivers classic oatmeal cookie flavor and texture without any gluten. Made with wholesome gluten-free oats and your choice of mix-ins, these cookies are ideal for snacks, lunchboxes, or anytime you want a sweet treat. Bake a batch of gluten-free oatmeal cookies and enjoy homemade goodness that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free rolled oats
- ¾ cup gluten-free flour (such as rice flour or a gluten-free blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add extras: Fold in raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts if desired.
- Shape cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.