GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE MINT M&M COOKIES

Soft chocolate cookies with mint M&Ms. Perfect for Christmas! Change it up with any gluten free addition like nuts, peanut butter chips, etc. The delicious possibilities are endless!

​Makes: About 28 cookies

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STEP 1
In medium mixing bowl, whisk or stir together flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and xanthan gum. Set aside.
STEP 2
To a large mixing bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla. 
STEP 3
Start mixing on low speed until combined...  
STEP 4
...then increase speed and cream together until fluffy.
STEP 5
Add eggs. 
STEP 6
Mix well.
STEP 7
Continue until dough is fluffy and lighter in color.
STEP 8
Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients 1/3 at a time.
STEP 9
Mix between each addition. ​
STEP 10
Your dough should look like this when you are done mixing. 
STEP 11
Split dough in half if you would like to do two different types of cookies.
STEP 12
Add your gluten free "add-ins". Today I'm adding in M&Ms.
STEP 13
Stir by hand to mix in.
STEP 14
Use a small scooper to create even-sized dough balls. 
STEP 15
Evenly space dough on your parchment-lined cookie sheet.
STEP 16
Top with a few M&Ms.
STEP 17
Bake for about 11-13 minutes. 
STEP 18
Let cookies cool slightly on cookie sheet before moving to wire rack. Be careful...they'll be soft until they cool!

YAY...TIME TO EAT!

Both of these cookies were made from the same batch of dough.
 I did M&M cookies and double chocolate chip cookies with walnuts. 
This recipe will make enough to share some with a gluten-free friend!

THE RECIPE...

**A NOTE ABOUT THIS RECIPE**  Prior to making these cookies, first prepare the flour mix below. I realize that this is an extra step (sorry!), so as soon as time permits, I will convert the flour mix so that it's part of the cookie recipe, thus avoiding the extra step and having any left-over flour.  In the meantime...these cookies are delicious and I hope you'll give them a try!

Ingredients

2 cups gluten free flour mix (see below)
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 large eggs
1 cup mint M&Ms + enough more to top cookies

Directions

GETTING READY: ­­­
  1. Preheat oven to 350 ̊
  2. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper
                                   
LET'S GET STARTED:
  1. In medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk or stir together flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and xanthan gum. Set aside.
  2. In large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla.
  3. Add eggs and mix well.
  4. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients 1/3 at a time, mixing between each addition.
  5. Stir in M&Ms, or any other gluten free additions that you like. (Peanut butter chips, nuts, etc.)
  6. Use a small scooper to make cookie dough balls on baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 11-13 minutes. 
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Tip: Please follow all directions exactly!! If you skip steps or swap ingredients then you may or may not like the end result :)
Tip: Cookies will be very soft upon removing from oven. Let cool slightly before moving to a wire rack.

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THE GLUTEN-FREE FLOUR MIX:

Ingredients

2 cups white rice flour
2/3 cup cornstarch
​1/3 cup tapioca flour

Directions

Whisk all ingredients together
​Store in air-tight container

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