Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with three different kinds of chocolate chips to please even the most serious chocolate lovers! These homemade cookies are chewy in the center with crispy edges and so good! No one will be able to tell they are gluten free!
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This recipe for Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies is the most indulgent of the variations of gluten free chocolate cookies that I made using my basic Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies recipe. I mentioned before that the salted caramel version was my favorite, but when I’m seriously craving chocolate, this is the recipe that I reach for!
While I originally created this recipe for my fiancé, who follows a gluten free diet, these cookies turned out so good that we all enjoy them!
Why This Recipe Works
- These homemade gluten free cookies taste just as delicious as a non-gluten free version.
- The cookies come out of the oven soft in the center with crispy edges just as you’d expect any homemade cookie to be. They hold up perfectly!
- With three different kinds of chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for serious chocolate lovers!
How to Make Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep!
Make sure to set your butter out to come to room temperature about an hour before you begin baking. If your butter is too warm (if you microwave it to soften it this can happen) or too cold, the cookies may not turn out perfectly.
When you are ready to begin, preheat your oven to 350°F.
Create!
In a medium bowl, combine the gluten free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer. Cream together on medium speed until completely smooth.
Lower the speed and add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Stir in all three varieties of the chocolate chips.
Tip: to get cookies that look like the ones in the photos, leave some of the chocolate chips to the side, then press them on top of the dough balls before putting them in the oven.
Drop by the tablespoon full about 2 inches apart on to a baking sheet.
Tip: using a Silpat mat like the one pictured above not only helps keep cookies from sticking, but it makes clean up really easy too!
Bake 9-10 minutes until cooked through.
Present!
Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to prevent breakage.
Tips & Techniques for the Best Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Set the butter out at least an hour before you begin baking to let it come to room temperature. If the butter is too warm (as it might be if you were to soften it using a microwave etc.) or too cold, the cookies may not turn out perfectly.
- Don’t pack the flour into the measuring cup. Simply spoon it in and level off the top.
- Using a Silpat mat helps keep the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Be sure to allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack. If you attempt to move them too soon, they may break. They “set-up” more as they cool.
- Store extra cookies in an air-tight container and use within a week for the best results.
FAQ’s
- What is the best gluten free all purpose flour to use for baking cookies? I have made this recipe with both Pillsbury Gluten Free All Purpose Flour and Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour. I found that the cookies made with Pillsbury puffed up a little more, but broke a little easier. The cookies made with Bob’s Red Mill had more “crinkling” on top but held up a little better.
- Can you freeze these gluten free cookies? Yes. You can roll out the dough ahead of time and store it in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be sure to add a couple minutes to the bake time. You can also freeze baked cookies on a baking sheet first, then transfer to a freezer bag.
Other Recipes to Try
I have several more recipes for variations of gluten free chocolate cookies:
- Gluten Free Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Gluten Free Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Gluten Free Chocolate Cookie Recipe a base gluten free chocolate cookie recipe you can use as is or mix in whatever it you love!
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Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 Cups gluten free all purpose flour * see notes
- 3/4 Cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 Cups butter *softened
- 2 Cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 Cup milk or semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 Cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/3 Cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the gluten free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer. Cream together on medium speed until completely smooth.
- Lower the speed and add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Stir in all three of the varieties of the chocolate chips.
- Drop by the tablespoon full about 2 inches apart on to a baking sheet.
- Bake 9-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to prevent breakage.
Notes
Tips & Techniques for the Best Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Set the butter out at least an hour before you begin baking to let it come to room temperature. If the butter is too warm (as it might be if you were to soften it using a microwave etc.) or too cold, the cookies may not turn out perfectly.
- Don’t pack the flour into the measuring cup. Simply spoon it in and level off the top.
- Using a Silpat mat helps keep the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Be sure to allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack. If you attempt to move them too soon, they may break. They “set-up” more as they cool.
- Store extra cookies in an air-tight container and use within a week for the best results.
FAQ’s
- What is the best gluten free all purpose flour to use for baking cookies? I have made this recipe with both Pillsbury Gluten Free All Purpose Flour and Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour. I found that the cookies made with Pillsbury puffed up a little more, but broke a little easier. The cookies made with Bob’s Red Mill had more “crinkling” on top but held up a little better.
- Can you freeze these gluten free cookies? Yes. You can roll out the dough ahead of time and store it in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be sure to add a couple minutes to the bake time. You can also freeze baked cookies on a baking sheet first, then transfer to a freezer bag.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on May 28, 2016. It was updated with new images and text in February 2019.
Jillian says
Ok, these look amazing! I may or may not share!
Sharon says
These look so good! Lots of chocolate, soft and satisfying. My kind of treat!
Tisha says
These look so great! Love they are gluten free!!
Demeter says
You had me at triple chocolate! These are such a great treat any day of the week!
Krissy Allori says
These look amazing! This is the best recipe I have found for gluten free cookies!
Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says
You had me at triple chocolate! These cookies look mouthwatering! I love the tip about saving some chips to press into the dough just before baking to get picture-perfect cookies.
Jessica Formicola says
Triple chocolate is always a good idea! Sharing this with my gluten-free friends!
Cookilicious says
Perfect timing! I need to go a potluck and some of my girl friends have gluten allergy..I will prepare these cookies for them. Thanks for sharing.
Tiffany says
These look just amazing!! What a decadent treat for gluten-free kiddos. Perfect!
ourlittleeverything says
Would be great for the kids – if the adults share 😉
Katie says
I’m drooling, these look DELICIOUS!
Amanda says
Never actually tried gluten free cookies before, but these look so good!
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks! I try to make the gluten-free version of any recipe as close to the non-gluten free as possible 🙂
Glenda Kruse says
This looks absolutely tasty! 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
Thank you Glenda!
Denay DeGuzman says
Oh boy, Lauren! Your delicious triple chocolate chip cookies have me craving cookies. This recipe is perfect for my niece who must maintain a gluten-free diet. I will be sharing this post with her. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe inspiration. Please, enjoy a cookie for me! 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
Thank you for sharing 🙂 These cookies are long gone haha!
Anvita says
Can I get one, these look so good. It’s almost snack time too.
ourlittleeverything says
Haha ours have been gone! They didn’t last long!
Bree Hogan says
You can’t go wrong with a good chocolate chip cookie. Mmmmm, cookie!
ourlittleeverything says
Haha! Very true!
Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife says
Love these cookies! We make a similar one and I love Bob’s Red Mill GF flour for any GF baking we do. I’ll have to check out the Pillsbury version too. I didn’t even know Pillsbury made a GF flour! My kids would LOVE these too 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
We recently found the Pillsbury GF flour…slightly less expensive than my usual go to – King Arthur’s. I also like it comes in a resealable bag.
Jenn says
These sure do look amazing! I’m always looking for some great gf desserts and this one my family will devour. Thanks for sharing!
ourlittleeverything says
Thank you Jenn!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
All the chocolate! I want these desperately right now — they look amazing!
ourlittleeverything says
Hahah thank you!!
candy says
These look so amazingly delicious.
ourlittleeverything says
Thank you Candy 🙂
Gunjan says
OOOOHHHHHH! Love these cookies. Super tempting, I regularly bake chocolate cookies for my little one and this recipe is going into my oven for my next batch of cookies. 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
Hope everyone likes them 🙂
Leila says
I love that more food companies are including more gluten free products – the flour for example. I know just last year there weren’t as many options! It’s great for those that need it!
ourlittleeverything says
It’s definitely easier to find in stores now…we don’t have to order as much online!
Jenna says
These cookies look amazing! I have pinned them. Can’t wait to make them at Christmas.
ourlittleeverything says
They must remind people of Christmas…someone asked me to use this recipe in their Christmas Cookie Round-up…lol
Logan says
Yum! These look amazing! I am a big fan of chocolate anything, so triple chocolate sounds delicious!
ourlittleeverything says
Thank you Logan 🙂
Kirsten says
My best friend is gluten free so I’ll have to give this a shot! I’ve been looking to make her something forever!
ourlittleeverything says
Its really not that hard to bake gluten free…just use really good flours if you don’t know how to combine other non-gluten flours…makes it easier!