Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe for Chewy, Gluten-Free Treats

These oat flour chocolate chip cookies are lightly crisp on the outside with a soft, chewy center and pockets of melty chocolate in every bite. You’d never guess they’re gluten-free — made with oat flour instead of regular wheat flour, they still have the classic cookie texture and flavor.

If you want gluten-free chocolate chip cookies that taste like the traditional version, try this oat flour recipe. The cookies are soft, chewy, and slightly gooey inside with a delicate crisp edge. Oat flour contributes a subtle, nutty note without overpowering the cookie.

These cookies are simple to make with common pantry ingredients and require only a short chilling time. Oat flour is also a nutritious alternative to all-purpose flour, offering more fiber and protein.

Ingredients You Need

• Unsalted butter. Room temperature butter works best; salted butter can be used if preferred.
• Brown sugar. Adds moisture, depth of flavor, and chewiness.
• Granulated sugar. Adds sweetness and helps create a slightly crisp exterior.
• Egg. Binds the dough and adds structure and moisture.
• Vanilla extract. Enhances the overall flavor.
• Oat flour. Provides structure and keeps the cookies gluten-free.
• Baking soda. Gives lift and helps achieve a chewy texture.
• Salt. Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
• Chocolate chips. Use chips or chopped chocolate — dark, milk, or white all work.
• Sea salt flakes. Optional, sprinkled on top to elevate the flavor.

Can You Use Homemade Oat Flour?

Yes. To make oat flour at home, pulse rolled oats in a food processor or high-speed blender until they become a fine powder. Homemade oat flour is quick and economical, though it may be slightly coarser than commercial oat flour. If you prefer a finer texture, use store-bought oat flour; otherwise, homemade works well in this recipe.

Don’t Skip Chilling the Dough

Chilling the dough is important. Cooling solidifies the fat so it melts more slowly during baking, which prevents excessive spreading and helps the cookies keep their shape. A 30-minute chill also gives the oat flour time to hydrate for a better texture. Skipping this step can produce thin, overly spread cookies with a grittier texture.

Make in Advance

You can prepare the dough up to three days ahead and keep it refrigerated until baking. For longer storage, portion the dough into balls and freeze them on a parchment-lined tray for 1–2 hours, then transfer to an airtight container or resealable bag. Frozen dough will keep up to three months. Bake straight from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time if needed.

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