25-Minute Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yes, you can bake soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie without using flour! My flourless chocolate chip cookies are made by combining creamy peanut butter, quick-cooking oats, and egg and two types of sugar. They come together using just one bowl, and take less than 30 minutes to make. Yields 27 cookies.

Flourless chocolate chip cookies Recipe

Making chocolate chip cookies without flour was inspired by many other popular flourless cookies on the website. It encompasses that classic homemade taste of gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, but without needing any flour!

There are many options to make a gluten-free cookie without flour. For instance, almond flour chocolate chip cookies use an alternative nut flour, which works well for bakers looking for a grain-free or higher protein treat.

Flourless chocolate cookies and Italian almond paste cookies use more more of a meringue approach, where egg whites bring structure to the dessert along with ingredients that add signature flavor profiles.

This flourless cookies recipe in particular, draws on a GF ingredient and baking technique inspired by gluten-free monster cookies. Using a combination of peanut butter with oatmeal makes a gloriously soft and chewy cookie without needing a GF or all-purpose flour.

Also, the addition of oatmeal guarantees an old fashioned, homemade texture with no greasiness or excessive spreading. This is because oats are an ideal naturally gluten-free binder that also absorbs fat and moisture.

To learn more easy tricks like these, refer to this handy guide for gluten-free baking. Or, read on to learn workable ingredient swaps, modifications, mix-in ideas, and how to make this flourless chocolate chip cookies perfect every time!

Ingredients notes

Making flourless cookies recipe means you can enjoy GF cookies without flour or the need for any speciality ingredients. Below are the basic ingredients needed, along with any substitution notes.

Since there is no butter in the recipe, they are naturally dairy-free as well as gluten-free. However, for dairy-free cookies, be sure to use a non-dairy chocolate chip brand, such as Enjoy Life.

• Peanut Butter – Use creamy peanut butter, rather than natural, for best results. Jif and Skippy brand are recommended and safe for a gluten-free diet.
• Sugar – A combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar helps with structure and guarantees a soft, chewy texture.
• Eggs – Helps bind the ingredients since there is no flour in this recipe. I have not tried the recipe with an egg substitute.
• Quick-Cooking Oats – Use certified gluten free oats for gluten-free cookies. This means they have been processed on equipment that hasn’t been contaminated by wheat products.
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – Regular or dairy-free baking chips may be used. For evenly dispersed chocolate, use a mixture of semi-sweet and miniature chocolate chips.

How to make Flourless Chocolate chip cookies

(Below shows step-by-step photos and modified instructions. For the complete recipe, along with ingredient amounts, scroll down to the recipe card.)

1. In a large bowl beat together on high speed the peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth. This will take about 1 minute. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
2. Add the dry ingredients – baking soda, salt, and oats. Mix on low speed until combined , then stir in the chocolate chips.
3. Roll the dough into 1 ½ inch balls or use a medium cookie scoop to evenly portion and place on the baking sheets.
4. Bake in a 350ºF for 10-11 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

MIx-in options

The possibilities are endless for different flavors, but here a few of my favorite stir-ins for cookie recipes.

• Use milk chocolate, chocolate chunks, white chocolate chips or a combination to make the ultimate flourless cookie!
• Replacing 1/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips with miniature chocolate chips means gooey chocolate is evenly dispersed.
• Stir in 1/2 cup chopped nuts, such as walnuts, macadamias, or pecans
• Sprinkle a little sea salt on top of cookies before baking.

Are these cookies gluten-free?

Yes, flourless chocolate chip cookies are naturally gluten-free. They do use quick-cooking oatmeal to cut the sweetness and help with the structure. To make sure the oats don’t contain any cross-contamination from processing, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats.

If you cannot tolerate oats, or would like flourless cookies without oats, simply omit them. Using dairy-free chocolate chips, such as Enjoy Life, will make these flourless peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies dairy free as well!

why is my cookie dough greasy?

It’s perfectly normal for the flourless cookie dough to appear greasy before baking. This is from the natural oils in the peanut butter. As the cookie dough balls bake the oils are absorbed in the oatmeal and they come out of the oven perfectly.

Can I use almond butter?

Yes. You may substitute creamy almond butter as well, but the texture will be slightly drier. Make sure the almond butter is thoroughly mixed with oil before measuring and adding.

freezing and storing tips

Store in airtight container at room temperature. For optimal freshness, I recommend wrapping 2-3 stacked cookies in plastic wrap and storing in a container up to 1 week. 

These cookies also freeze very well. After wrapping the cookies in plastic wrap, transfer to a ziplock freezer bag. Freeze up to 3 months, thawing at room temperature. 

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