The Best Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies! Chewy and delicious with nothing but rave reviews. These cookies are easy-to-make with everyday ingredients. Nobody will be able to tell they are gluten-free! 

Want more perfected gluten-free baked goods? Try this Best Gluten-Free Banana Bread or these Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies!

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Do you have a favorite cookie? While I’m very loyal to my browned butter gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are tied for my all-time favorite.

With wholesome oats, a little bit of coconut and gooey chocolate chips, the texture, flavor and chew of these cookies can’t be beat. I’ve worked for years to perfect this recipe and it’s one of my tried-and-true go-to recipes.

You also might like this round-up of the TOP 25 gluten-free desserts!

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How to Make Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

STEP ONE: Place the softened butter, coconut oil, brown sugar and white sugar in a bowl.  MIX until light in color, 1-2 minutes

STEP TWO: Add the eggs and vanilla and BEAT until light and fluffy, another 1-2 minutes.

STEP THREE: Scoop out the DRY INGREDIENTS (gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking soda and salt) and mix until incorporated.

STEP FOUR: Add the gluten-free oats, chocolate chips and coconut. STIR or mix until combined.

STEP FIVE: Refrigerate the dough for1 hour. Then SCOOP out the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet.

STEP SIX: BAKE the cookies for 11-13 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm, freshly baked gluten-free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!

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I like to use a combination of gluten-free 1:1 baking flour and almond flour for the dry ingredients. The almond flour helps the cookies get that golden color and chewy texture. It’s my secret ingredient in many baked goods!

If you’re not a coconut lover you can also skip the coconut and add a little more oats. The cookies are delicious either way!

Are Old-Fashioned Oats Gluten-Free?

Oats are inherently gluten-free, however they are often grown alongside gluten-containing grains and become cross-contaminated. When baking gluten-free, be sure to pick certified gluten-free oats.

This is a common misconception when it comes to gluten-free. Unless oats specifically say they are gluten-free – they are not. My favorite brand of safe gluten-free oats is Gluten-Free Harvest.

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Tips for Delicious Gluten-Free Cookies

  • Gluten-free 1:1 baking flour: Be sure to use one that contains xathan gum to bind the cookies.
  • Almond flour: For a chewy texture and yummy flavor (can use GF all-purpose flour in place of this if you have a nut allergy)
  • Butter/coconut oil: The combination of these two works so well in these cookies!
  • Gluten-free oats: Use certified GF oats to keep these cookies gluten-free.
  • 1-hour rest: Gives the flour time to hydrate and prevents grittiness

Can I Freeze These?

This recipe makes a big batch of cookies which is great for a crowd. You can also mix up the dough and scoop out balls of cookie dough to freeze for later. I usually freeze them on a plate then transfer them to a ziplock bag once they’re frozen.

You can bake these cookies directly from the freezer – just add 1-2 minutes on to the bake time And be warned – this cookie dough is highly addictive!

TIP: Freeze extra scoops of dough on a plate then transfer to a ziplock to store for later.

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I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! It’s my go-to when making gluten-free cookies to feed a crowd. Leave me a comment below if you try this recipe!

Monster Cookies – Everyone loves monster cookies! These are also made with gluten-free oats.

Chocolate Coconut Cloud Cookies – Love coconut? Me too! These cookie are a cross between a meringue and a macaroon. Soft and chewy with crispy edges and covered in chocolate and macadamia nuts!

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies – Peanut butter + oats = delicious. These cookies are always a hit!

Gluten-Free White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies – A festive and delicious twist!

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4.99 from 70 votes

Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Chewy and delicious with nothing but rave reviews! EASY to make with everyday ingredients and nobody will be able to tell they are gluten-free! 

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 eggs

Other:

  • 2 1/4 cups gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup coconut or an additional 1/2 cup oatmeal
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • In the bowl of a stand or hand mixer, combine the butter, coconut oil, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat until smooth and fully incorporated. Add the vanilla and eggs and beat on medium until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the bowl. Mix until fully incorporated. Add the oats, coconut, and chocolate chips and mix on low until combined.
  • Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Scoop out 2 tablespoon-size rounds and bake for 12-15 minutes. Cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling. Enjoy!

Notes

MAKE IT NUT-FREE: Add 1/4 cup more of gluten-free 1:1 baking flour in place of the almond flour.
MAKE IT DAIRY-FREE: Use Earth Balance Buttery Sticks in place of the butter. 
  • It is very important to let this dough sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before baking. This allows the cookie dough to absorb the gluten-free flours so the cookies won’t have a grainy taste. It also allows the butter and coconut oil to solidify so the cookies won’t spread too much during baking.
  • This dough freezes great! Just scoop rounds of the dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze. The frozen dough balls can be baked directly out of the freezer. Just add 1-2 minutes to the bake time.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.8mg
 

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Hi, I’m Erin!

BS Food Science,

MS Nutrition

I believe you can make amazing, gluten-free food with everyday ingredients that everyone will enjoy. I’m here to share my tried-and-true recipes with you!

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