Gluten-Free Egg-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, and chocolatey - these gluten-free, egg-free chocolate chip cookies are made in one bowl with no chilling or mixer needed. Quick, allergy-friendly, and absolutely delicious!
Servings: 26 cookies
Calories: 129kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup (125 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 g) white sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose/plain flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1 cup (180 g) chocolate chips, (half mixed in early, half folded through later)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, melt butter and stir in half of the chocolate chips, along with both sugars. Mix until well combined and slightly glossy.
- Add vanilla and water, stir to combine.
- Add baking powder and salt, mix again.
- Stir in flour until a thick cookie dough forms (it will be really thick)
- Fold in the remaining chocolate chips.
- Scoop heaped tablespoons of dough onto the tray, spacing well apart.
- Bake for 14 minutes, until edges are golden and centres just set.
- Allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Variations:
- Dairy-free version – use plant-based butter and dairy-free choc chips.
- Choc chunk twist – try chopped chocolate instead of chips for a more 'rustic' look.
- Add-ins – add in a handful of coconut, or seeds for a bit of extra crunch.
Tips:
- No egg replacer needed – water works perfectly here for structure and softness.
- Don’t skip the marbling step – stirring the choc chips into warm butter gives amazing texture and flavour.
- Bake a little longer (15–16 mins) if you like firmer cookies with golden bottoms.
- Don’t overbake – they will firm up as they cool!
- Cool on the tray first – wait 5 mins before moving to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg