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There’s something timeless about a good chocolate chip cookie—the kind with crisp edges, soft centers, and just the right amount of melty chocolate in every bite. This is the recipe you’ll reach for when you want something simple, dependable, and truly satisfying.
Even better, this dough is made for real life. You can bake a full batch for sharing, or tuck the dough away in the freezer and pull out just a few cookies whenever the craving hits. Fresh, warm cookies on demand? That’s the kind of everyday luxury we can all get behind.
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Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 + 1/8 cups 1:1 gluten-free flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp hot water
- 1 + 1/2 cups chocolate chips
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Directions:
1. Cream together the butter & sugars.
2. Add the eggs and vanilla.
3. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water & add to the mixture.
4. Gradually mix in the flour & salt.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 375°F for 11-13 min.
Enjoy!
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 + 1/8 cups 1:1 gluten-free flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 + 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream together the butter & sugars.
- Add the eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda & salt.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for 11-13 min.
