GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE MINT M&M COOKIES
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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.
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STEP 3
Start mixing on low speed until combined...
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STEP 4
...then increase speed and cream together until fluffy.
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STEP 5
Add eggs.
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STEP 6
Mix well.
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STEP 7
Continue until dough is fluffy and lighter in color.
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STEP 8
Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients 1/3 at a time.
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STEP 9
Mix between each addition.
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STEP 10
Your dough should look like this when you are done mixing.
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STEP 11
Split dough in half if you would like to do two different types of cookies.
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STEP 12
Add your gluten free "add-ins". Today I'm adding in M&Ms.
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STEP 13
Stir by hand to mix in.
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STEP 14
Use a small scooper to create even-sized dough balls.
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STEP 15
Evenly space dough on your parchment-lined cookie sheet.
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STEP 16
Top with a few M&Ms.
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STEP 17
Bake for about 11-13 minutes.
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STEP 18
Let cookies cool slightly on cookie sheet before moving to wire rack. Be careful...they'll be soft until they cool!
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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!
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GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE MINT M&M COOKIES 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!
Ingredients2 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 |
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DirectionsGETTING READY:
LET'S GET STARTED:
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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.
Tip: Cookies will be very soft upon removing from oven. Let cool slightly before moving to a wire rack.
PRINTABLE VERSION OF THIS RECIPE:
THE GLUTEN-FREE FLOUR MIX:
Ingredients2 cups white rice flour
2/3 cup cornstarch 1/3 cup tapioca flour |
DirectionsWhisk all ingredients together
Store in air-tight container |
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