Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar light - packed
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour gluten free
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups oats quick-cooking
- 1 cup walnuts optional
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips optional
- 1 cup raisins optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes)1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar
- Add eggs one at a time to your butter & sugars mixture, followed by the vanilla. Mix well2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Whisk together the gluten free flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then slowly add to the wet ingredients1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
- Stir in the oats and your choice of optional mix-ins by hand until evenly distributed3 cups oats, 1 cup walnuts, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1 cup raisins
- Let the dough rest for at least 15–30 minutes. This allows the gluten free flour and oats to hydrate, preventing a gritty texture
- Scoop rounded tablespoons onto the sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers still look a little soft
- Let them sit on the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack