As you know, I love cookies.
Cookies are by far my favorite dessert. I love cookies so much that it saddens
me when others, especially those I love, can't enjoy
gooey-chocolatey-cookie-deliciousness. I first became familiar with Celiac
disease 9 years ago when I met one of my now good friends who suffered from the
disease (and I do mean suffered). I know there are many people who choose to
live gluten free for whatever reason and if that's your choice, I hope you
enjoy this recipe, but this recipe, is really for those who do not have a
choice, those who become severely ill from contact with gluten. Celiac is no
joke, so it struck a nerve yet again this weekend when one of my dearest
friends revealed that she had been recently diagnosed and was going through the
struggle of starting her gluten free life. She's a few months in and feeling
much better, but although the gluten free options are much better than they
were 9 years ago, they are still limited. After a quick chat I quickly sent her
this recipe, which is a variation on my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. Since more and more people I know seem to be having gluten issues, I thought it was time to share this delicious recipe!
After experimenting with various flours, I personally prefer oat flour (ok I
really prefer wheat, but you know what I mean). Feel free to try what you like - but I know this will satisfy gluten free and gluten-gluttons alike! So, without further adieu,
gluten free chocolate chip cookies!
The Deets
1/2 Cup Margarine or Shortening
3/4 Cup Butter (1 1/2 Sticks or 1
stick + 4 TBS)
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
2 tsp Pure Vanilla
Extract
1/2 tsp Almond Extract
1 tsp baking Soda
1 tsp baking Powder
1 tsp
Salt
3 Cups Oat Flour
3/4 Cup Oats
1 Bag Chocolate Chips
The How To
Cream Butter, Margarine, Sugar and Eggs
Add Vanilla and Almond Extract, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt
and 2 Cups of Oat Flour, Mix until smooth
Add Whole Oats and remaining Cup of Oat Flour and mix until smooth
Add Chocolate Chips and Mix until well incorporated
Roll into Balls for Baking
Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes (I like my cookies gooey!)
