Gluten Free Flourless Monster Cookies
Delicious and chewy gluten-free cookies packed with chocolate chips and M&Ms, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup peanut butter Maintains texture and flavor.
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups gluten free quick oats Use gluten-free oats to maintain the integrity of the recipe.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
- ½ cup chocolate chips For added sweetness.
- ½ cup mini M&Ms Adds a fun pop of color and flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add the peanut butter, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold the gluten-free oats, baking soda, and salt into the mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and mini M&Ms until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop, form dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until just set and edges look firm.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
These cookies pair well with milk or coffee and store well in an airtight container. They can be refrigerated for a week or frozen for several months.