If you like chocolate cookies and brownies, you are in for a treat with these gluten free brookie cookies. These cookies are moist and delicious and full of chocolate. You will love that these gluten free brookies are also dairy-free AND nut-free.
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You must hide these cookies from your family if you want more than one for yourself!! This is one of the best gluten free chocolate cookie recipes!! If you love cookies as much as we do, you will want to check out all of my delicious gluten free cookie recipes. There are a lot of delicious options to try!
If you want an awesome brownie recipe, try my Gluten-Free Brownie recipe. It is also dairy-free!
Allergen Information:
This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and soy-free. For more allergen-friendly recipes, visit my Recipe Index, which categorizes everything by allergen.
Substitutions:
- To make this recipe gum-free, use my DIY Gluten Free Flour Blend. It uses psyllium husk instead of xanthan or guar gum.
- You can use dairy-free or regular butter if you can’t have coconut.
What Are Brookies?
Consider these to be like brownie cookies. They are moist like brownies but hold their shape like a cookie. Then, they are rolled in powdered sugar, like crinkle cookies. The perfect combination!
I adapted this recipe from one my friend Charissa at Zest Bakery likes to make. Sadly, this bakery is no longer in business. She used to call these “brookies” because they are a cross between a brownie and a cookie.
Ingredient Notes:
For the full list of ingredients and amounts, please go to the recipe card below.
- Gluten Free Flour Blend – I tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure For Measure and Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Blends. Other blends may work, but keep an eye on the moistness of your dough ball. Some blends have more starch and can be drier, therefore need more liquid.
- Xanthan Gum – If your blend doesn’t contain either xanthan or guar gum already blended in, you must add one teaspoon to your dry ingredients.
- Cocoa Powder – Most brands should be gluten free. I like Anthony’s Cocoa Powder, a great cocoa powder at a lesser cost.
- Baking Powder and Salt – I recommend aluminum-free baking powder because regular can leave a metallic aftertaste.
- Coconut Oil – See the Substitutions below for more options.
- Eggs – Use size large.
- Vanilla Extract – I recommend pure vanilla extract and not imitation.
If you love soft cookies, you will also want to try these Gluten Free Russian Tea Cookies or these Gluten Free Eggnog Crinkle Cookies.
Cookie Baking Tips:
1. Measure your gluten free flour correctly. Either use the leveling method or the spoon method. Put the measuring scoop into the flour and fill. Do not pack the flour. Use a knife to scrape along the top to remove the extra flour. You can also use a spoon to fill the measuring cup. Use a knife to level along the top to remove the extra flour.
2. Know that every gluten free flour blend is a little different. Some have a higher starch content, so you may need more or a little less flour. Look at your cookie dough and add flour or more liquids if needed. Read more about why gluten-free flour blends vary for more information.
3. After the cookies have been baked, only let them sit on the cookie sheet for up to 3-5 minutes on the baking sheet. The pan will still be hot and continue baking them otherwise.
Step-By-Step Photos and Directions:
Step 1: Add your dry ingredients to a large
Step 2: In a medium bowl, add your wet ingredients and whisk to blend.
Step 3: Pour your wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix into cookie dough.
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This is what your gluten free brookie cookie dough will look like when the wet and dry ingredients are blended. It is a little more firm than other cookie dough because you must roll it into balls.
Step 4: Make a roll with the cookie dough on plastic wrap. For best results, refrigerate the cookie dough for an hour.
Step 5: Preheat the oven to 350º F. Be sure the oven rack is in the middle of the oven. Line a
Step 6: Fill a small bowl with powdered confectioner’s sugar. Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator. Make cookie dough balls and roll them in powdered sugar.
Step 7: Use a glass to flatten the cookies.
Step 8: Now, the brookies are ready to bake. They are already looking like gluten free brookies! Bake the cookies for 10 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack and enjoy when they have cooled.
You may also love these Gluten-Free Buckeye Cookies.
Frequently Asked Questions:
You do not have to roll these brookies in powdered sugar, but please know you won’t get that sweet crinkle look when you bake them. They will also be less sweet, so consider adjusting the sugar in the recipe.
Store these cookies in an airtight container. I prefer storing them in the refrigerator, especially during the hot summer. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze room-temperature cookies in a zip-style freezer bag. They will keep fresh for up to 3 months.
Pinterest user Country Grandma, sent this picture of her cookies, saying, “Made these for my granddaughter who is gluten and dairy-free. She loved them. So did I! Very easy to make and delicious. Will be making these again!”
More Gluten Free Chocolate Desserts:
- Thick and creamy Dark Chocolate Custard makes a great dessert.
- If you love cookies, these Gluten Free Chocolate Mint Crinkle Cookies are great for a bake sale or cookie craving.
- Who says you have to bake the dough? This Edible Gluten Free Chocolate Cookie Dough has no eggs, so you can eat it by the spoonful.
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If you made and enjoyed this recipe, I would be incredibly grateful if you could leave a comment below. Please include which flour blend you used. This will help others know this recipe is delicious. Thank you!
Easy Gluten Free Brookies Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour blend, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/4 cups cane sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/8 tsp salt. Whisk to blend.
- In another mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted), 4 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk to blend.
- Slowly stir the liquid mixture into the flour mixture until fully incorporated.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled.
- Preheat the oven to 350º F.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop the chilled dough into small balls and roll them in confectioner’s sugar. I found that it was easy to just scoop out a chunk of dough, sprinkle some powdered sugar on it, and then roll it into a ball. Use a glass to smoosh the balls flat to about 1 inch thick.
- Place cookie balls on a parchment paper-covered baking sheet. Bake in 350F oven for 10-12 minutes.
- They should still be a bit soft, but fully cooked all the way through.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a minute or two before moving the brookies to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
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Notes
- I tested this recipe with both King Arthur Measure for Measure and Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 GF blend. Both work well, and other blends should also work. My rule of thumb is if your batter or dough is too runny, add more flour, and if it is too thick, add more liquids.
- If your blend doesn’t contain a binder, add 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum.
- These cookies turn out better if you refrigerate the dough.
- Rolling the cookie balls in powdered sugar gives these cookies a melt-in-your-mouth feel, but if you are cutting back on sugar, you can omit this step.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container. They will keep fresh for up to 4 days. I love to freeze these cookies. Just place cooled cookies into a freezer-safe zipper bag.
Nutritional Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
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NOTE: This post was one of my very first posts on this blog from 11/2013. I updated the post with more details, reshot the pictures, and added a tutorial video. Updated on 11/28/2022.
can you use olive oil or avacado oil instead of coconut oil?
Hi Julie, I often use avocado oil. I think olive oil has too strong a flavor to use in this recipe.
These are amazing. They are a weekly staple in my house now. I do a double batch and freeze the dough. Best ever. Thanx
That is a great idea…I would have to hide these cookies under healthy stuff so my family didn’t eat them too quickly LOL.
These were delicious! Not too sweet. Even my non-gluten free family and friends loved them
Thank you. I am so glad to hear even non-gf folks loved them :-).
Looks amazing! Could I substitute vegetable oil for the coconut oil?
That should be fine to swap.
Hi! What size would you recommend these be scooped with? 1 tbsp, 2 tbsp, or bigger? Thanks!
Hi Margaret, you can make any size you like. My medium-sized cookie scoop is probably close to 2 TBSP, maybe a little more.
Tried this recipe for the first time and now I’ve made it twice in one week. Easy to make and so delicious. This is now a family favorite ❤️
I am so glad you loved the cookies. Thank you so much for coming back to let me know.
What would be a good substitution for coconut oil?
Hi Elizabeth, you could use butter.
Hi! This recipe sounds delicious! Question – do you think I could use oats or oat flour instead of the gf flour blend? 😀
Hi Gina, I haven’t really used oat flour enough to be able to advise you on this.
Have you ever used almond flour for these?
Hi Ida, I haven’t used almond flour for these. Almond flour does not work in recipes by itself.
Hi! How long can the dough be refrigerated or freezes before baking? Would it be ok to leave the dough in the fridge for 2 days?
Hi Haley, you can refrigerate the dough for two days, then bake.
Thank you!
Can these be made with coconut sugar instead of white sugar? Trying to stay away from white sugar.
Hi Farrah, I have not tested coconut sugar in this recipe. Coconut sugar has a different melting point than regular sugar so I am not sure if it would turn out the same.
Do you think I could use bobs red mill all purpose flour?
Unfortunately, I can not recommend that flour. It has bean flour and behaves and tastes differently in baked recipes.
What could I use instead of bobs red mill all purpose flour?
I would recommend Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 GF Blend or King Arthur Measure for Measure GF Blend.
I tried your recipe today. Followed your instructions to the ‘t’ w/one exception. I added xanthan gum, since my BRM gf ap flour did not list it as one of the ingredients. I just sampled a ‘test’ cookie and it was chocolatey delicious-soft, light, & chewy. I’m gluten tolerant but would like to make these brookies for a friend who has Crohn’s. Can I freeze the brookie dough (unbaked)? Thank you for sharing your recipe, Sandi!
I am so glad you loved these cookies. You can easily freeze the dough.
I made these cookies for a friend who is gluten intolerant. They are without a doubt the best gluten free cookies I have ever eaten !!! Thank you for sharing this fabulous recipe !
I am so glad you enjoyed them Kathy. If you have time, please do leave a star rating so others will know you loved them.
Turned out so good!! I used almond flour. So so yummy
I am so glad you enjoyed them Megan 🙂 If you have time, I would love it if you could give the recipe a star rating.
Awesome recipe! I’ve just made these and before finishing my first one have passed it on to 4 friends!
I replaced the sugar with coconut sugar but still added the confectioners sugar at the end as didn’t feel as guilty!
A must try for gluten intolerant bakers or not.
I am so glad you all loved them Rianne. Thank you so much for coming back to let me know :-).
Can you use canola or vegetable oil? I ran out of coconut oil!
I haven’t tested either but I don’t see why they wouldn’t work.
Abolutely amazing! We have made these several times. They are now are new favorite! We like to add extras in….this week it is pecans. Thank you for a wonderful gluten free recipe that doesn’t taste gluten free!
I am so glad you love these cookies :-). They are definitely one of my family’s favorites too!
Easy recipe for a first time gluten free baker! Turned out perfect and taste wonderful.
I am so glad you enjoyed these cookies Joan :-).
Can these be frozen to enjoy later?
Yes, they freeze very well. All of my cookie recipes freeze well. I do this all of the time so I don’t eat them all at once.
I am after a dairy free recipe so this is great, however do you think I could just use normal flour instead of gluten free flour?
Hi Renee, I would assume that is okay. I have not used regular wheat flour in over 10 years.
Can I use butter instead?
Hi Jackie, you can definitely use butter :-). Have a good weekend.
Can you use almond flour for these cookies?
Hi Joan, do you mean use some almond flour, or only almond flour? If you mean only almond flour, this flour doesn’t absorb moisture the same way and it will change this cookie recipe a lot and I don’t think it will hold together well.
I made this today and had a really hard time with the dough. There was nowhere near enough liquid in the batter once I combined the ingredients, and I know I followed the measurements to a t. Any ideas? I am cooling the dough now and really hoping they still bake well.
Hi Lindsay, can I ask what gluten free flour blend you used?
Hi Sandy,
Thank you for all your adaptations for gluten free. I have many other things I have to avoid, but I love to bake. What would you suggest for making these egg free and with less sugar?
You are so welcome Mary. You can use an egg replacer like Bob’s Red Mill, as for less sugar, you can skip rolling them in powdered sugar…and cut back the sugar or use coconut sugar in the recipe. Take care, Sandi
Hi! If I use coconut sugar would it be the same amount as the white sugar?
Good morning. Coconut sugar has a different melting point than sugar so the there will be some differences. You can use it, I haven’t tested it, but I assume the same ratio to sugar.
You should edit your steps. Currently, it says to mix “the chocolate mixture with the flour mixture”
But the cocoa and flour are already together. I think you might mean the wet mixture and the flour mixture. ?
Thank you so much Trudee. I agree that can be a bit confusing so I changed the wording. Thank you so much 🙂
What can you use in place of coconut oil?
Hi Deb, try avocado oil or another very light oil. Enjoy 🙂
How strange about the video. I just tested it and it played, please do come back and try again if you would like to see it.