About 10 years ago, when I first started making oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, I had a lot of "spreadage"! Now, I am not a trained chef or cook of any sort, so, I might not quite be down with "chef-speak" or "cooking lingo", but; the first time I made an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, I placed a circular piece of dough that was roughly a little less than an inch in diameter in the oven - and out came a cookie that was about 4 inches in diameter and so totally flat! While it wasn't a failure in the taste department - it just spread into the cookies surrounding it - almost making up a splattered cookie cake of sorts!
In those early years, I think I started falling in love with baking as I totally enjoyed eating my failed attempts at perfecting an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. Now, I could have looked for a recipe online and duplicated it, but - what's the fun in that -right?!
When it comes to baking, even though I might stumble on something that has been done before; for me, there is no bigger thrill than putting a concoction in the oven and having something pop out that looks and tastes way better than I was expecting it to.
All those failed attempts in those early years helped me eventually come up with an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie that is a favorite in our house these days. With just seven ingredients that include gluten free oats, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, eggs, chocolate chips and butter; these cookies are not only super easy to pull together, but they sure can quell a wicked sweet tooth like mine! They are also easier on the stomach if you happen to have a gluten sensitivity - provided you use oats that have been certified gluten free.
Some days, I substitute coconut palm sugar for the brown sugar, and coconut oil for the butter, to make a healthier, gluten free and vegan treat that my daughter and I can enjoy for breakfast. My daughter isn't a huge fan of breakfast, but when cookies are involved, she is done with breakfast before I can pour my second cup of coffee!
Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups certified gluten free oats, ground
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons butter
Directions
- In the bowl of a food processor or blender, grind certified gluten free oats to make a somewhat fine flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground oats, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder together. Mix well, then add the chocolate chips and mix again so they are well distributed.
- Add the eggs and butter to this mixture to create a moist dough.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour to chill.
- When ready to bake cookies, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Roll into 7 circular pieces and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and enjoy!
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