The Best Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

The Best Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Sometimes, eating gluten-free and dairy-free feels like a challenge. But with this chocolate chip cookie recipe, it’s anything but that! These cookies are indulgent, soft, and packed with gooey chocolate chips—perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
This morning, I woke up at 5 a.m. to walk the dogs before the school rush. The consistent rain and overcast skies left me feeling sluggish, so by the afternoon, I knew exactly what I needed—a cozy baking session to turn my day around! 

There’s something magical about the smell of freshly baked cookies filling the house. I turned on my favorite playlist, lit a calming candle, and got to work on these gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate chip cookies.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free: Perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
• Quick and Easy: Only 10 minutes of prep time!
• Customizable: Adjust the sweetness, chocolate chip quantity, or even try adding nuts for extra texture.

Ingredients for the BEST gluten-free & dairy-free chocolate chip cookies:

• Vegan butter (I used Earth Balance)
• Sugar (or Monk Fruit for a healthier option)
• Packed brown sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Egg
• Baking soda
• Gluten-free flour (Bob’s Red Mill works great!)
• Vegan chocolate chips (I love Lily’s!)

How to make the best gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate chip cookies:

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Melt the vegan butter in a large mixing bowl (but don’t overheat it).

Mix in the sugar and brown sugar until well combined.

Add the vanilla extract and egg, and stir until smooth.

Gradually fold in the gluten-free flour and baking soda. (Add a pinch of salt if desired.)

Gently mix in the vegan chocolate chips.

Scoop 3-tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between each.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

I was a little nervous about making them with vegan butter and gluten-free flour because the dough was a bit greasy, but they turned out perfect in the end.

This recipe made 22 (3 tablespoon-sized) cookies!

More Gluten-Free Recipes:
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
Gingerbread Cookie Bars Cream Cheese Frosting (Gluten & Dairy Free)
Maple Cinnamon Apple Crisp: Vegan & Gluten-Free Recipe
Healthy Double Chocolate Cookies with Almond Flour Recipe
Healthy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Protein Pudding Parfait
Healthy Apple Pie: Gluten & Dairy-Free + No Refined Sugars!
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies | A Healthier Cookie
Healthier Peach Crumble | Gluten-Free & No Refined Sugar
Low Carb & No Added Sugar Chocolate Chip Muffins
AND MORE…

Recipe Notes:

• Room Temperature Ingredients: Allow the egg to come to room temperature for easier mixing.
• Don’t Overbake: Gluten-free cookies can firm up quickly, so pull them out when the edges are just golden for a soft center.
• Storage: These cookies stay fresh for up to a week in an airtight container or can be frozen for a quick treat later!
  

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If you want to see the video from my little baking session, head to my IG stories on Instagram! 🙂 I filmed a little cozy chocolate chip cookie recipe with this post.

Questions for you!

1. Do you love to bake on rainy days?
2. What is a good song that puts you in a good mood right away?
3. Do you like keeping your desserts in the freezer?

Thanks for stopping by to read! 💜