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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Sweet Treats » BEST Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (In a Jar Option)

    BEST Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (In a Jar Option)

    March 5, 2019 By Chandice | 85 Comments | Updated April 20, 2022

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    These really are the BEST gluten-free chocolate chip cookies! They are so yummy and definitely a classic. You can also make them in a jar as the perfect gift for friends and family. || This Vivacious Life #glutenfree #cookies #chocolatechipcookies #glutenfreechocolatechipcookies #cookiesinajar #chocolatechipcookiesinajar #glutenfreecookies

    These really are the BEST gluten-free chocolate chip cookies! They are so yummy and definitely a classic. You can also make them in a jar as the perfect gift for friends and family. Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies and jar of ingredients

    Baking or giving the BEST gluten-free chocolate chip cookies in a jar is sure to make anyone you give them to so happy! They make an excellent holiday gift or are great for teacher appreciation week.

    I grew up in a neighborhood where from December 15-24th you would receive treats daily. Deliveries of homemade candies, cookies, crafts and bread as a way of saying season’s greetings to your neighbors. I want to bring that tradition back.

    The nutmeg and just a touch of almond extract gives really makes these the BEST gluten-free chocolate chip cookies ever!

    Hand holding a gluten-free chocolate chip cookie

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    The cookies and milk printable is a fun little touch! We included the printable for you below. There are six to a sheet and it can easily be printed out and cut for gifting these yummy jars.

    This chocolate chip cookies sandwich lunchbox is a fun back-to-school lunch. Cookies and milk have always been a good match. The cookies and milk printable is the perfect addition!

    I also love adding them to kids lunch boxes with a fresh baked cookie! To get yours, CLICK HERE. 

    This chocolate chip cookies sandwich lunchbox is a fun back-to-school lunch. Cookies and milk have always been a good match. The cookies and milk printable is the perfect addition! | Chocolate Chip Cookies Sandwich and Milk Lunchbox | lunchbox ideas for kids | kid friendly lunches | healthy lunches || This Vivacious Life #lunch #lunchbox #lunchboxes #schoollunch #thisvivaciouslife

    How to make gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

    Like our gluten-free pop tarts, gluten-free crescent rolls and gluten-free cinnamon rolls, these will be a treat that everyone will love whether gluten-free or not!

    You can either make these in a bowl right now or put the dry ingredients into a jar for later or a giving as a gift. I usually make two batches, one to eat now and one for later.

    To make them, simply combine the gluten-free flour, salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a bowl or in a layer at the bottom of a 1 quart mason jar as shown in photo number 1 below.

    Next, top with chocolate chips (also shown in photo number 1) or add them to the bowl.Photo collage of cookies being made in a jarNext, add a layer of the brown sugar as shown in photo 2 then white sugar as shown in photo 3. Finish with the pecan pieces (optional) as shown in photo 4.

    If you are giving the jar of dry gluten-free chocolate chip cookies away, simply print and attach the recipe below. I like to roll it up like a scroll and tying it with a ribbon.

    If you are ready to bake them now, preheat your oven to 375°. Next, beat 1 egg, 3/4 C melted butter, 1/2 tsp. gluten-free almond extract and 1 tsp. gluten-free vanilla extract together in another bowl.Butter and egg being poured into a bowl of dry mixMix the wet ingredients into the dry with a wooden spoon or paddle attachment in a stand mixer. Don’t over mix to keep the chocolate chips intact.

    Add 1-2 T milk to create a wet dough that pulls together well. Start with one tablespoon then add the other if it still feels dry and is not pulling together. Bowl of chocolate chip cookie doughPlace the cookie dough in the fridge, covered, to chill for 30 minutes. Remove and drop by heaping tablespoons onto silicone mat, or parchment lined baking sheets. Overhead shot chocolate chip cookie dough ballsBake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool slightly on the baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
    Chocolate chip cookies on a wire rack

    What is the best gluten-free flour blend to use?

    When searching for a gluten-free cup for cup flour blend, there are many great ones out there. Just make sure for this recipe, that you use one that contains xanthan gum.
    I recommend Bob’s Red Mill 1-for-1 gluten-free baking flour, Cup4Cup flour blend or even our gluten-free flour blend if you are wanting to make it homemade.

    How do you keep gluten-free cookies from spreading or crumbling?

    Be sure to check your oven temperatures accuracy. You can also increase the temperature by 25 degrees if needed.

    Pro Tip: Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking will also help keep the cookies from spreading. Also, be sure to place the dough on cooled, clean pans to prevent pre-mature spread of the cookies.

    How to make dairy-free gluten-free chocolate chip cookies or egg free ones

    To make these cookies dairy-free, simply swap out the butter with coconut oil or dairy-free butter sticks. Just make sure they are melted as well. You will also want to use a non-dairy milk in place of the milk.

    For egg free, make a flax egg with 1 tbs ground flax seed + 2.5 Tbs water and use it in place of the regular egg. 

    We also have a great vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies that are amazing! We like to make them into ice cream sandwiches with vegan ice cream. Chrystal from Gluten-Free Palate also has delicious gluten-free double chocolate chip cookies.

    Front shot of chocolate chip cookies in a jar

    What’s the best way to store them?

    You can easily store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I also like to display them on a cake stand with a dome lid for everyone to enjoy whenever they’d like.

    Can I freeze the cookies and the dough?

    You can either freeze the cookies after baking them once they are cooled. You can also freeze the dough in a freezer container with an airtight lid.

    If you want to make it easier to unthaw and bake any number of cookies, scoop them out into heaping tablespoon balls. Then freeze then on a silicone lined baking sheet before transferring them to a freezer gallon bag.

    What is the weight translation of the flour and butter?

    The 3/4 C of butter called for in the recipe weights 170 grams. Also, the 1 3/4 C flour is 190 grams. 

    What other cookies are gluten-free?

    Chewy Snickerdoodles

    Ginger Molasses Cookies

    Monster Cookies

    Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies 

    Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies from Meaningful Eats

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    BEST Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (In a Jar Option)

    Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies and jar of ingredients
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    These really are the BEST gluten-free chocolate chip cookies! They are so yummy and definitely a classic. You can also make them in a jar as the perfect gift for friends and family. You can either make these in a bowl right now or put the dry ingredients into a jar for later or to give a gift. I usually make two batches, one to eat now and one for later.
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    Prep Time: 40 mins
    Cook Time: 10 mins
    refrigerate30 mins
    Total Time: 50 mins
    Course: Sweet Treats
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: BEST gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip cookies in a jar, cookies in a jar, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, gluten-free cookies in a jar
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 180kcal
    Author: Chandice Probst

    Ingredients

    • 1 3/4 C gluten-free cup for cup flour blend
    • 1/2 tsp. Real Salt
    • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
    • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
    • 1 C chocolate chips
    • 1/2 C pecan pieces
    • 3/4 C brown sugar
    • 1/2 C sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 3/4 C butter melted
    • 1 tsp. gluten-free vanilla extract
    • 1/2 tsp. gluten-free almond extract
    • 1-2 T milk (only if needed)

    Instructions

    • Simply combine the gluten-free flour, salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a bowl or in a layer at the bottom of a 1 quart mason jar
    • Next, top with chocolate chips or add those to the bowl
    • Add a layer of the brown sugar then white sugar or just add both to the bowl
    • Finish with the pecan pieces (optional)
    • If you are giving the jar of dry gluten-free chocolate chip cookies away, simply print and attach the recipe below
    • If you are ready to bake them now, preheat your oven to 375°
    • In another bowl, beat 1 egg, 3/4 C melted butter, 1/2 tsp. gluten-free almond extract and 1 tsp. gluten-free vanilla extract together
    • Mix the wet ingredients into the dry with a wooden spoon or paddle attachment in a stand mixer (don't over mix to keep the chocolate chips intact)
    • Add in 1-2 T milk to get a wet cookie dough that comes together well (start with 1 T then add the other if needed)
    • Place the cookie dough in the fridge, covered, to chill for 30 minutes
    • Remove and drop by heaping tablespoons onto silicone mat, or parchment lined baking sheets
    • Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown
    • Let them cool slightly on the baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling

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    Notes

    When searching for a gluten-free cup for cup flour blend, there are many great ones out there. Just make sure for this recipe, that you use one that contains xanthan gum. I recommend Bob's Red Mill 1-for-1 gluten-free baking flour, Cup4Cup flour blend or even my friend Sarah's recipe if you are wanting to make it homemade.
    To keep the cookies from spreading, be sure to check your oven temperatures accuracy. You can also increase the temperature by 25 degrees if needed.
    Pro Tip: Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking will also help keep the cookies from spreading. Also, be sure to place the dough on cooled, clean pans to prevent pre-mature spread of the cookies.
    To make these cookies dairy-free, simply swap out the butter with coconut oil or dairy-free butter sticks. Just make sure they are melted as well. You will also want to use a non-dairy milk in place of the milk.
    For egg free, make a flax egg with 1 tbs ground flax seed + 2.5 Tbs water and use it in place of the regular egg. We also have a great vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies that are amazing! We like to make them into ice cream sandwiches with vegan ice cream.
    You can easily store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I also like to display them on a cake stand with a dome lid for everyone to enjoy whenever they'd like.
    You can either freeze the cookies after baking them once they are cooled. You can also freeze the dough in a freezer container with an airtight lid. If you want to make it easier to unthaw and bake any number of cookies, scoop them out into heaping tablespoon balls. Then freeze then on a silicone lined baking sheet before transferring them to a freezer gallon bag.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.5mg

    Check out all 12 recipes in our virtual gluten-free cookie exchange, listed in the order they appear in the photo, left to right, row by row:

    • Gluten-free Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies by My Gluten-Free Kitchen
    • Gluten-free Gingerbread Kiss Cookies by Gluten Free Palate
    • Snowball Cookies by Allergylicious
    • Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Mint Cookies by Meaningful Eats
    • Cinnamon Stars by Life After Wheat
    • Your truly, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies
    • Crock Pot Bark with Salted Peanuts by What the Fork
    • Candy Cane Cookies by gfJules
    • Coffee Flour Cookies by Flippin’ Delicious
    • Snickerdoodle Cookies by Veggie Balance
    • Lemon Cranberry Cookies by Vegetarian Mamma
    • Gluten Free Vegan Rasberry Pinwheel Cookies by Sarah Bakes Gluten Free

    Also, enjoy this original photo from sharing this recipe YEARS ago…These gluten-free chocolate chip cookies in a jar a great gift for friends and neighbors. Nobody would ever know they are gluten-free. | gluten-free gift ideas | gluten-free cookies in a jar | gluten-free Christmas gift ideas | homemade gluten-free gifts || This Vivacious Life #glutenfreegifts #glutenfreecookies

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    Hi, I'm Chandice!

    Parties, gatherings, gorgeous food and ESPECIALLY holidays with my people are what make my heart pitter patter. Having a place to share our favorite traditions, recipes and celebrations is very important to me. I live each day with unapologetic, authentic happiness and hope to help others do the same. More About Chandice

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    Comments

    1. Alene says

      June 09, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      I love this recipe! It’s so straight forward and easy with no weighing of ingredients. I’m planning to make them on Friday for a quarantine party on our lanai with 5 close friends, 6 feet apart. Our new normal. Can’t wait to taste them. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        June 10, 2020 at 1:02 am

        Aww thanks Alene I love hearing this! Can’t wait to hear how they go. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Debbie says

      March 23, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      Do you have any idea on the “shelf life” of the Gluten Free cookie mix once placed in jars?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        March 27, 2018 at 8:23 pm

        If sealed nice and tight I’d say 3 months or so…

        Reply
    3. Rust says

      January 01, 2018 at 3:01 am

      I love decorating the tree, and the house.

      Reply
    4. Erin M says

      December 31, 2017 at 5:31 pm

      I love going around to see the local light displays.

      Reply
    5. Kately says

      December 31, 2017 at 1:40 pm

      I love singing Christmas carols together.

      Reply
    6. Lindsay A. says

      December 30, 2017 at 12:13 am

      My favorite holiday activity would probably have to be cooking and baking! I also like making DIY homemade gifts.

      Reply
    7. Ellie Wright says

      December 28, 2017 at 9:04 pm

      Decorating is my favorite holiday activity.

      Reply
    8. Kellym says

      December 28, 2017 at 5:31 pm

      Looking at Christmas lights!

      Reply
    9. Tina W says

      December 28, 2017 at 6:58 am

      It’s a ton of work but I love making tamales with my sister every year.

      Reply
    10. Susan Smith says

      December 28, 2017 at 1:54 am

      I enjoy driving around looking at Christmas lights.

      Reply
    11. Katie heath says

      December 27, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      I love giving gifts to others!

      Reply
    12. Chris says

      December 23, 2017 at 10:49 pm

      My favorite holiday activity is being with my family, experiencing the Joy of Jesus…

      Reply
    13. Karen D says

      December 23, 2017 at 8:40 pm

      My favorite is opening the Advent calendar each day

      Reply
    14. D.B. says

      December 20, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      My favorite holiday activity is decorating the Christmas tree.

      Reply
    15. Jeanna says

      December 20, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      My favorite holiday activity is attending our local “Winter Festival” at my kids school.

      Reply
    16. Kayte CookWatts says

      December 19, 2017 at 12:19 am

      My favorite activity is planning the holiday meal- I love picking out cheese and dips and different goodies!

      Reply
    17. Chrissy says

      December 18, 2017 at 9:01 pm

      My favorite holiday activity is decorating our tree while listening to Christmas music!

      Reply
    18. Linda says

      December 18, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      My favorite is taking family pictures.

      Reply
    19. Kristen says

      December 18, 2017 at 5:09 am

      I love baking for friends and family.

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