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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Soft chewy chocolate chip peanut butter oatmeal cookies. The best gluten-free chocolate chip oatmeal cookies!
We can’t stop making these Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies in our home. We literally made 3 batches in 2 days! They disappear so quickly in our home and then my kids beg me to make more. Sadie has declared them, “her favorite cookie ever.” You won’t miss this flour in these cookies at all!
As I have shared before, I have been on and off a gluten-free diet for about 10 years. So when I am completely gluten-free, I focus on creating gluten-free recipes to satisfy my cookie cravings. This cookie recipe doesn’t even taste gluten-free! These cookies are made with simple ingredients — butter, brown sugar, sugar, creamy peanut butter, eggs, gluten-free oats, baking soda, salt, and milk chocolate chips.
My friend, Tawni, has been begging for me to create a gluten-free cookie recipe. I had to make sure it passed even the toughest critics and this one passed with flying colors.
I use Trader Joe’s Gluten-Free rolled oats even though oats are naturally gluten free. You can read more about if oats are considered gluten-free down below. I found this information on the official site of Bob’s Red Mill.
Are Oats Gluten-Free?
As we mentioned, oats themselves are naturally gluten free. However, as with all foods, there are also some concerns with oatmeal that gluten intolerant people will want to be aware of to avoid any issues or painful flareups. Although many oats are safe for gluten intolerant individuals, cross-contamination can occur in facilities or even in fields where wheat, rye or barley are also present. There are of course different sensitivity levels when it comes to gluten, which will change things as well. If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with celiac disease, this is typically the most extreme form of gluten intolerance with the most sensitivity to gluten contamination.
Hopefully, that helps clear up any confusion. You are going to love these gluten-free chocolate chip oatmeal cookies!
How to make Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies:
- Cream butter and sugars together for at least 3-4 minutes, until light and fluffy. This helps to create a smooth texture and gives the cookies a good amount of loft when they hit the oven. Add peanut butter and mix for 1 minute longer. I use creamy Jif peanut butter. I would suggest using peanut butter which includes sugar or you may end up with drier cookies.
- Add eggs one at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition. Add vanilla extract.
- Fold in oats, baking soda, salt, and milk chocolate chips.
- If time is on your side, chill this cookie dough for 24 hours. When you roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet, you may want to slightly flatten the cookies with your hand if you want thinner cookies.
- Watch carefully to not overbake these cookies. They are meant to be soft and chewy. Let them sit for 5 minutes before moving to cooling rack.
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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Equipment
- 1 turner
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (such as Jif or Skippy's)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 3 cups Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 12 ounces Milk Chocolate Chips (2 cups)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the peanut butter and mix for 1 minute longer.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract.
- Stir in rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Fold in milk chocolate chips.
- I suggest chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes. The dough does get even better if you can chill it overnight (or for 24 hours). The cookies will have more loft to them if you chill the dough. Wrap the dough tightly in Saran Wrap.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a light-colored baking sheet and line it with parchment paper or Silpat for easier removal. Drop cookie dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let set up for 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet.
Notes
- I used Trader Joe's Gluten Free Rolled Oats
- I used Ghiardelli milk chocolate chips. I love Guittard milk chocolate chips as well.
- I used Jif creamy peanut butter and Land O' Lakes unsalted butter.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These are my favorite cookies! I make them for my boyfriend who is gluten free. Everyone loves them and don’t realize they are gluten free till I tell them.
That makes me so happy! Thank you for making this recipe, Julie!
I froze the dough before and it came out just fine I did not freeze it for very long. I think it was just a few weeks. I’ve also put it in the refrigerator for two or three weeks and it was fine. Just keep it wrapped up in the plastic.
I have an intolerance to gluten so these cookies are just fabulous. I love them. I have made them several times and I am a chef so I always give food away. I give it to my neighbors. They just love them.
That makes me so happy, Robbin! I am sure your neighbors love you. Thanks for making my recipe!
My family loves these, I’ve made them quite a few times. Can I freeze the dough? and how long do you recommend maximum freezing time.
Thanks for a wonderful recipe. I’m already signed up for recipes.
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I made the gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip peanut butter cookies. They seemed to spread this time, last time they were great. There still edible and good just thin and spread. I used the same recipe don’t understand what went wrong.
Thanks😊
Absolutely love these cookies!! Even people that don’t eat gluten free like these, can’t tell they are gluten free. My husband’s favorite cookies, dont even make any other ones.
Any suggestions for making at high altitude? These were my favorite but lay altitude they don’t bake well.
The best cookies!