Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate (Gluten-free)

One thing I've learned since having Celiac Disease for over 17 years now is that gluten free desserts can be just as good as non-gluten free desserts. BUT GF desserts are almost always better when made at home. There is something about making a lot of gluten free stuff that causes the results to be dry and/or healthy tasting. I've purchased so many not-so-great gluten-free baked goods.

When we were in Portugal, I had my first gluten-free croissant and I almost cried. It was flaky and delightful and tasted like a real croissant should taste. I really didn't think it was possible to have flaky gluten-free pastry foods. One day we will tackle the challenge of making gluten-free flaky croissants at home. In the meantime, we bring you a super easy cookie recipe that no one will know is gluten free. Even one of our pickiest friends who hate all things gluten-free love these cookies.

These cookies would be great if you have a bake sale or you have to bring a dessert to work or have some other event where you need to bring a lot of something. Even if you don't have to eat gluten free, one of the kindest things you could do is bring treats that don't have common allergies like gluten. I can't tell you how meaningful it is to me when someone considers and remembers me and brings something gluten free that I can eat.

We are headed into the season where garden carrots will be ready and stores will be full of fresh ones. If you have a surplus, or just want to make something with seasonal flavors, this could be a delicious way to do just that!

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate (Gluten-free) Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 Cup Softened Butter

  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar

  • 1/2 cup Sugar

  • 1 Egg

  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

  • 1 Cup Brown Rice Flour

  • 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder

  • 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon

  • Pinch of  Salt

  • 1/2 cup Uncooked Old Fashioned Oats

  • 2/3 Cup Shredded Carrots

  • 1/3 White Chocolate Chips

Directions:

  1. Add the butter, brown sugar, and sugar to a bowl and mix for 1 minute.

  2. Add the egg and vanilla to the bowl and mix until combined.

  3. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl and mix.

  4. Add the oats, carrots, and white chocolate chips to the bowl and fold in gently.

  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for about an hour.

  6. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with silicone mats.

  7. Use a cookie scoop to portion balls of dough onto the mats.

  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

  9. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before moving to a cooling rack or eating.

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