Chocolate Chip Oat Flour Cookies: The Best!

These chocolate chip oat flour cookies are simply the best! They're so gooey and chewy, with rich puddles of melted chocolate throughout. These easy gluten free oat flour cookies will quickly become your new go-to recipe!

You won't ever look for another chocolate chip cookie recipe again after making these chocolate chip oat flour cookies! This easy recipe is gluten free, buttery, and tastes just like they're fresh from Grandma's oven.

These oat flour chocolate chip cookies bake in under 10 minutes, only need a handful of pantry staple ingredients, and are naturally gluten free! They have the BEST buttery, chewy texture and are so easy that you're kids could make them.

They're the perfect dessert to pair with a cold glass of milk or to just enjoy as a snack. Either way, I'm sure the batch won't last long.

If you're looking for another easy, gluten free cookie recipe- try these 2 ingredient peanut butter ones!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE COOKIES

• Naturally gluten free
• Soft, chewy texture
• Only a 30 minute chill time
• Made with pantry staple ingredients
• Super easy, and perfect for beginners

INGREDIENTS FOR CHOCOLATE CHIP OAT FLOUR COOKIES

• Butter: I always bake with salted butter, and my favorite brand is Plugra or Kerry Gold
• Brown sugar: This gives the cookies a richer, more caramelly, flavor. I always use light brown sugar
• Vanilla extract: Always add vanilla extract to cookies to boost the flavor
• Eggs: Unless otherwise stated, use large eggs when baking
• Oat flour: I prefer to buy oat flour because I find my baked goods turn out better. I like to use Bob's Red Mill Certified Gluten Free Oat Flour
• Salt and Cinnamon: Both of these spices help to enhance the flavor of the cookies
• Chocolate Chips: Any kind you like will work great

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• Butter: Use vegan butter instead to make these dairy free
• Brown sugar: You can substitute with an equal amount of coconut sugar or dark brown sugar
• Cinnamon: Leave it out entirely
• Chocolate chips: Chopping up a chocolate bar is a fantastic way to elevate these

HOW TO SUBSTITUTE OAT FLOUR FOR WHITE FLOUR

When substituting oat flour for all purpose flour you want to do the swap based on weight, not by volume. Oat flour is much lighter than white flour, so a simple 1:1, or cup for cup, ratio won't work.

I suggest using a scale and weighing your oat flour so you know you're using enough. Typically, 1 cup of all purpose flour equals 1 ⅓ cup of oat flour, but a scale is a MUCH more accurate way of measuring.

It is important to note that oat flour CANNOT be substituted in every baking recipe. Since it is gluten free, recipes like yeasted breads and certain cakes that rely on the formation of gluten for structure will be baking fails if you try and substitute with oat flour.

If you must eat gluten free, look for recipes like this one that are specifically designed to be made with oat flour.

HOW TO MAKE OAT FLOUR:

If you're in the middle of baking and realize you ran out of oat flour, don't worry! You can make some very simply by blending up rolled oats in a food processor until they reach a flour-like consistency. Once you have a flour, I like to sift mine to make sure there's no chunks that got missed.

WHY I RECOMMEND BUYING OAT FLOUR

While it's ok to use homemade oat flour in a pinch, I find that my cookies don't turn out as well with homemade. I like to use Bob's Red Mill Oat Flour because I consistently get a good cookie every time I bake.

With homemade oat flour, sometimes the texture is grainier, the cookies spread too much, or the taste is a little more muted.

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP OAT FLOUR COOKIES

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together your softened butter and brown sugar on high speed until light and pale in color
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter, and continue to beat on high until well mixed
3. Next, you're going to add the oat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the wet ingredients and slowly mix on low speed until just combined
4. Finally, gently fold in the chopped chocolate with a rubber spatula then place the chocolate chip oat flour cookie dough into the fridge for 30 minutes to chill
5. About 10 minutes before your cookie dough is done chilling preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
6. Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out the chilled dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave 2 inches between each cookie
7. Place the baking sheets into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are slightly golden brown
8. Carefully take the trays out of the oven and let the cookies cool on them for 5-7 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

TASTE AND TEXTURE OF OAT FLOUR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Oh my, are these cookies delicious! They have a warm, nutty, chocolatey flavor that tastes like a big hug, and the absolute best texture. They're buttery and rich with crisp edges and a soft chewy center.

Also, let's not forget the puddles of melted dark chocolate that are so luscious and decadent. These oat flour cookies truly are one of a kind.

EXPERT TIPS

• Use vegan butter to make them dairy free
• Make sure your oat flour is certified gluten free
• You want your butter to be room temperature, but not too soft
• Don't skip chilling the dough
• Cookies will be fragile when they come out of the oven, so let them cool on the trays first

STORING AND FREEZING CHOCOLATE CHIP OAT FLOUR COOKIES

You can store any leftover oat flour cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Additionally, you can also freeze the cookies once they're cooled and have fresh baked chocolate chip cookies any time.

To freeze the cookies you want to let them cool completely first, then wrap them individually in plastic wrap, and place into a freezer safe bag. The cookies will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.

FAQs

Are oats gluten free?

Technically, yes they are. However, you want to buy oats that are certified gluten free because some brands are processed in the same factory as gluten containing products and run the risk of cross contamination.

Even though oats are gluten free, many people with Celiac Disease can't handle them. If this is you, please talk to you doctor before eating anything with oats or oat flour. There are plenty of celiac friendly desserts out there, so I suggest you follow one of those recipes!

Do I have to chill the cookie dough?

Yes, this is an important step you don't want to skip. The chilling allows the ingredients to meld together, it hydrates the oat flour, and also prevents your cookies from spreading too much in the oven.

Can I make vegan oat flour chocolate chip cookies?

I have not tested making these cookies vegan. If you'd like to try it, swap the butter for vegan butter and the egg for a flax egg. I cannot guarantee that the cookies will turn out, but if they do leave a comment below!

Does oat flour bake well?

Oat flour bakes very well in specific baked goods! It adds a delicious, warm, nutty flavor to recipes and is great in cookies, muffins, and quick breads.

Did you make these cookies? If so, I would greatly appreciate you leaving a comment and star rating down below. Additionally, follow me on Instagram and tag me if you make this or any other of my easy dessert recipes.

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