Description
Indulge in these rich and decadent Gluten-Free Chocolate Sugar Cookies. With a soft and chewy texture, these cookies are a delightful treat for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- additional sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, coat in sugar, place on baking sheet, flatten with glass, and bake for 9–11 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend for best results.
- Cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- For added flavor, consider incorporating espresso powder or a drizzle of melted chocolate on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
