Gluten is a type of protein that is found in grains like wheat, barley, rye and triticale which is a cross between wheat and rye. People who are suffering from Celiac diseases cannot eat foods containing gluten, as it causes inflammation in the small intestine. Gluten-free food helps such individuals to control their condition and also prevents any complication. In this article, we find some gluten free cookies which are fit for you.
Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Yield: 2 dozen cookies
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Ingredients |
Amount |
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Cocoa powder |
½ cup |
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Rice flour |
¼ cup |
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Tapioca flour |
¼ cup |
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Sorghum flour |
¼ cup |
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Chestnut flour |
¼ cup |
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White sugar |
1 ½ cups |
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Baking soda |
½ teaspoon |
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Salt |
½ teaspoon |
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Xanthan gum |
¼ teaspoon |
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Chocolate chips |
8 ounces |
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Butter |
½ cup |
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Gluten free vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon |
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Eggs |
2 |
Directions
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Mix all the flours, white sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and xanthan gum in a large bowl.
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Melt 4 ounces of chocolate chips with butter and vanilla extract in a double boiler, stirring frequently.
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Add the eggs in the flour mixture and pour the melted chocolate and stir till it is incorporated well.
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Add the remaining 4 ounces of chocolate chips in the batter.
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Drop 1 tablespoon batter for each cookie on a baking tray.
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Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes at 165 degrees Celsius.
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Cool for 10 minutes and completely cool on a wire rack.
