Softy & Chewy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Savor the goodness of theseGluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars! With wholesome almond flour, these bars bring a delicious twist to classic cookies. They’re gluten-free, bursting with flavor, and boast a chewy texture — perfect for satisfying a sweet craving.

Thesegluten-free cookie barsmade with almond flour are just like a traditional cookie bar – soft and chewy without being crumbly. No one will know they are gluten free unless you tell them!

The secret to the perfect gluten freechocolate chip cookiebar is in the almond flour. Blanched almond flour is made from super finely ground almonds that have had their skins removed (hence blanched in the name).

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Why You’ll Love These Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

• This recipe isgluten-free and grain-free.
• It’seasy and fastto make with one bowl and one pan.
• Kids of all ages will love helpingwith this recipe.

Recipe Ingredients

• Butter —If using salted butter, you may want to reduce the amount of salt a bit in this recipe.
• Brown sugar
• Egg
• Vanilla extract
• Almond flour —Bob’s Red Mill has a great super-fine blanched almond flour that works well in this recipe.
• Cornstarch —You can use arrowroot powder instead if needed.
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Chocolate chips —Semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips are the best in this recipe.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Bars

Step 1:Mix the softened butter and brown sugar in a bowl until they are fully combined, about 2 minutes.

Step 2:Add the egg and vanilla. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 3:Add the almond flour and other dry ingredients and stir to combine.

Step 4:Fold in 3/4 of the chocolate chips.

Step 5:Place the dough in a 9×9 inch baking pan lined with foil or parchment paper and spread them out. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top and gently press them in.

Step 6:Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes. Let the bars cool for approximately 20 minutes before removing them from the pan and cutting them.

Recipe FAQs

Expert Tips

• First Time Baking:Don’t make your own substitutions until you have tried this recipe as written.Alternative flours absorb liquid and fats differently than traditional flours, so you’ll have an idea of what they are doing and how they bake up before playing with them.
• Quality Ingredients:High quality almond flour, chocolate chips, and butter help to make a really delicious dessert in the end.
• Lunchbox Treat:Stick a frozen bar in a lunchbox and it will be thawed by lunchtime. Your kids will love finding a little treat!
• Tried and True:Even if you aren’t part of a gluten-free family,it’s a good idea to have a few tried-and-true gluten-free recipesthat you can make when you need them.

Storing Suggestions

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

To freeze, cut the bars andmake sure they are fully cooled before freezing. Place them in a single layer (or put parchment between multiple layers) in an airtight container. Store in the freezer for up to three months.

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