Gluten Free Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sometimes you just want a little something sweet.  This small batch of gluten free double chocolate chip cookies will definitely hit the spot.  This recipe makes only five bakery size (3 ½") chewy chocolate-y cookies filled with delicious chocolate chips.  Bonus, no chilling time so you can be eating these treats in less than 30 minutes.

They're so good, you probably won't even want to share. Five cookies can be a single serving, right? Asking for a friend. 😉

Small batch recipes are just perfect for small families or singles who are gluten free. If you love this recipe, you will also like my small batch chocolate chip cookies or my small batch peanut butter cookies.

Why you'll love this recipe

• No chilling required.
• It takes less than 30 minutes to make.
• They are gluten free and dairy free. Plus they can easily be made vegan.
• They stay perfectly chewy and soft for days.

Ingredient Notes

• Gluten Free Flour Blend - for almost all of my recipes, I use Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Flour Blend.  You can use your own favorite flour blend but keep in mind this recipe was developed with BRM, so your final product may be slightly different. 
• Cocoa Powder - For this recipe we want natural cocoa powder, not dutch processed.  This is important because it will change the spread of the cookies.  I used Hershey's brand cocoa powder, which is certified kosher and gluten free.
• Baking Powder - A little bit of baking powder helps the cookies to stay a little thicker.
• Salt - Salt is a crucial ingredient in baked goods as it enhances the sweet flavor. It will not make your cookies taste salty, to don't be tempted to skip it.
• Vegan Butter - I normally use either Miyoko's Vegan Butter or Country Crock Plant Butter in my recipes. If you're not dairy free, you can use regular butter in the same measure.
• Brown & White Sugar - The brown sugar in this recipe helps the cookies stay soft, while the white sugar gives them a little bit of chewiness. 
• Egg - Because this is a small batch recipe, we only need one large egg yolk.
• Vanilla - Just a hint of vanilla to sweeten the flavor.
• Chocolate Chips - Use a good allergen free chocolate chip, like Enjoy Life brand or Nestle Allergen Free.  This recipe would also be great with white chocolate chips or even peanut butter chips. Go crazy!

I tried a variation of this cookie with an addition of ½ teaspoon of espresso powder.  It gave a slightly more intense chocolate/coffee flavor.  If you're into that sort of thing, give it a try.

See recipe card for full list with quantities.

Substitutions & Variations

• Not Dairy Free - use dairy butter in the same measure.
• Make it Vegan / Egg Free - Replace the single egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of non-dairy milk.
• No Chocolate Chips - Replace the chocolate chips with white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or even chopped up candy (like Reese's peanut butter cups)

How to make gluten free double chocolate chip cookies

These cookies are very easy to make and can be mixed by hand or with a handheld mixer.

STEP 1: Combine the gluten free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Whisk together until it's well mixed with no lumps.

STEP 2: Add the brown sugar, white sugar and vegan butter to a medium sized mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed with a handheld mixer for 3 minutes until smooth and lighter in color.

STEP 3: Add the egg yolk and vanilla to the creamed butter and sugar. Beat for another minute.

STEP 4: Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl. Mix on low speed or stir in by hand until just incorporated.

STEP 5: Add the chocolate chips to the cookie dough and stir together with a spatula.

STEP 6: Scoop ¼ cupfuls of the cookie dough and form it into balls. Top each ball with a few chocolate chips and then flatten it to the shape of a hockey puck. Then bake.

How many cookies does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 5 bakery sized cookies - measuring about 3 ½" across.  You could use a smaller scoop and get 10 small cookies.  My favorite thing about this recipe is all the cookies fit on one baking sheet, so it's less time waiting by the oven.