My on-going quest to find a good gluten free cookie recipe
@1creekgirl (40639)
United States
September 11, 2019 4:29pm CST
If you don't have to care if something is gluten free or not, please feel free to go on to another post.
But if you're like my husband and several myLotters or you have a friend or relative who is gluten sensitive, the subject carries more importance. Especially when you can't have old fashioned chocolate chip cookies or my home made chocolate pie. Well, he can have the pie, just not the crust.
But I'm trying a new recipe and the GF chocolate cookies are baking as I write. The first batch isn't too bad and my craving for chocolate makes them a little better. I added some chopped pecans which help.
You know, if this were the biggest and worst problem in my life, I should be told to sit down and shut up. Or as we say in the south, "Hush!" Or if it's a really bad offence, "Hush that mess up!!!"
Anyway, that's my only issue today so far as I sit here eating my third cookie. An orange soda would be awfully good with it. (I don't do milk.)
But if you're like my husband and several myLotters or you have a friend or relative who is gluten sensitive, the subject carries more importance. Especially when you can't have old fashioned chocolate chip cookies or my home made chocolate pie. Well, he can have the pie, just not the crust.
But I'm trying a new recipe and the GF chocolate cookies are baking as I write. The first batch isn't too bad and my craving for chocolate makes them a little better. I added some chopped pecans which help.
You know, if this were the biggest and worst problem in my life, I should be told to sit down and shut up. Or as we say in the south, "Hush!" Or if it's a really bad offence, "Hush that mess up!!!"
Anyway, that's my only issue today so far as I sit here eating my third cookie. An orange soda would be awfully good with it. (I don't do milk.)13 people like this
15 responses
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Sep 19
Sorry but I cannot help you. I did find this link....
20 gluten-free cookies that you'll want to inhale! There are all kinds of gluten-free recipes here including grain-free, dairy-free and vegan options. Some are healthier, some aren't. If you're looking for gluten-free cookie recipes that don't taste gluten
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@1creekgirl (40639)
• United States
12 Sep 19
Carol, thank you! I'll check it out first thing tomorrow.
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@Writingghost (5196)
• United States
12 Sep 19
@1creekgirl There are three of those that Carol provided that my granddaughter loves. We tried all 20 and there were three REAL winners as she put it. She's an adult so she knows what she likes.
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@Marilynda1225 (79998)
• United States
11 Sep 19
Hope your cookie recipe is a winner
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@1creekgirl (40639)
• United States
11 Sep 19
It might take 5th place, but not really a winner.
In a wedding, it wouldn't qualify for bride's maid or even ring bearer, but possibly ahead of the clean up crew.
In a wedding, it wouldn't qualify for bride's maid or even ring bearer, but possibly ahead of the clean up crew.2 people like this
@1creekgirl (40639)
• United States
12 Sep 19
@Marilynda1225 Crazyhorselady has been a help. The second batch I made today was a little better than the first, probably because the dough had time for the liquids to blend with the flour and make it a little smoother taste.
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@Marilynda1225 (79998)
• United States
11 Sep 19
@1creekgirl aww that's disappointing. I'm sure you'll find a recipe that is delicious and gluten free. Hopefully someone here can help
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@ShyBear88 (59299)
• Sterling, Virginia
12 Sep 19
I don’t have chocolate chip one but I do have a sugar cookie one. My 4 year old is the only in my house that has a gluten allergy.
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@ShyBear88 (59299)
• Sterling, Virginia
12 Sep 19
@1creekgirl sure thing, I can look at what I got and send you the links.
@1creekgirl (40639)
• United States
12 Sep 19
Yes, I remember that about your little one. If you have a really good recipe and some advice, will you PM me the recipe? Thank you!
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@1creekgirl (40639)
• United States
12 Sep 19
We don't live near a large city that probably would have more items to choose from.
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@1creekgirl (40639)
• United States
12 Sep 19
It's a learning process to cook gluten free, that's for sure!
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@1creekgirl (40639)
• United States
11 Sep 19
I use several GF flours that are supposed to be exact substitutes for wheat flour, but they're not. Close, but different blends have different instructions. It's a trial and error thing.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Sep 19
I make great peanut butter gluten free cookies. I’m not gluten sensitive but they are so good they are my new favorites
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Sep 19
@1creekgirl yes I do and they are everyone’s favorite!!
@1creekgirl (40639)
• United States
13 Sep 19
Do you make them with peanut butter, egg, and sugar? They really are good, I've made them for quite a while for our son in law.
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@LadyDuck (459514)
• Switzerland
12 Sep 19
@1creekgirl I hope they will do better, because more and more people are gluten intolerant.
@1creekgirl (40639)
• United States
12 Sep 19
It's not as good as wheat flour, but it's improving.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
12 Sep 19
'tis tricky findin' good recipes that've not gluten 'r those nasty, cheap fillers, too. glad that chocolate cookie 'tis hittin' the spot. i don't do milk either :)
here's a link to a gal's cookies. she's my go-to fer most all g.f. recipes. she's 'lso loads 'f info there'n her blog.
Recipe favorites from Gluten-Free Goddess, Karina. From flourless chocolate cake to pizza crust, find delicious recipes your family will love.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
12 Sep 19
@1creekgirl yer welcome :) she's lots 'f tips fer bakin' goods, substitutes, great recipes 'n i love jest readin', too.
@1creekgirl (40639)
• United States
12 Sep 19
Thanks! I've added that site to my favorites.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
12 Sep 19
Calm down and have another cookie, it`ll all be alright!
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@1creekgirl (40639)
• United States
12 Sep 19
Angie, that's the best advice I've had yet! The second batch was a little better because I should have remembered to let the dough sit for a while first to let the liquid blend with the flour.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
12 Sep 19
@1creekgirl You can teach me when I come for that birthday dinner.
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@LindaOHio (157402)
• United States
11 Sep 19
Good luck with finding a good gluten-free recipe.
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
15 Sep 19
You may not need to find a gluten free recipe per se, but maybe gluten free alternatives to the flour and other ingredients where gluten may be present. In other words, you'd use the same recipe just change the ingredients. I think there are gluten free flour alternatives, but not sure about it.
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@1creekgirl (40639)
• United States
16 Sep 19
Some of the GF flour blends claim to be an exact exchange of wheat flour, but they're not. Each brand has its own mixture of different grains, so it's usually best to use a recipe from that brand. It's a lot of trial and error, but I'm making progress. I actually made some good hush puppies.
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
17 Sep 19
@1creekgirl Hope you find what you are looking for. Especially when it comes to baking a subtle change can ruin an entire batch of whatever you are making. Baking is very much more tricky than cooking. I am a great cook but a lousy baker. 
@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
12 Sep 19
Those who lack would be filled. And those who search may find it. Amen.
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@Writingghost (5196)
• United States
12 Sep 19
My granddaughter has Ciliac so we have all sorts of interesting tries. Some of them have turned out pretty great. We try and have a lot of choices so everyone can enjoy the meals
I have never heard anyone say "Hush that mess up!!!" I am looking forward to an opportunity to use it!
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@1creekgirl (40639)
• United States
12 Sep 19
That's so funny you've never heard that. Where are you from? Here it starts with "hush", then "hush up!", then when you know you'd really need to stop, you hear, "hush that mess up!" If you have a lick of sense, you won't utter another sound.
Sorry about your granddaughter, though. That's a bad disease, bless her heart.
