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Gluten Free Oatmeal Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies

Are you looking for a new way to enjoy your oatmeal cookie or your chocolate chip cookie? How about you combine the two, and add some candied ginger to up the flavor to epic level! That would give you these Gluten Free Oatmeal Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 24
Author: Amy Stafford

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2/3 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup gluten free all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips {I used 60% cacao}
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped candied ginger

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or split.
  • In a bowl of an electric mixer cream together butter and brown sugar.
  • Once creamed together add egg, and vanilla extract and beat until incorporated.
  • In a small bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg.
  • With the electric mixer on low, slowly pour the flour mix into the butter mixture. Blend until combined.
  • Add flour, chocolate chips, and ginger and only run mixer until just blended for just a few turns. If needed continue blending by hands.
  • Scoop dough into 2” balls and place on baking sheet, spacing 2” apart. Bake in the center of the oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Place on wire rack to cool. Continue with the second batch until all dough is cooked.
  • Store in airtight container for 3-4 days.