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Bake gluten free chocolate chip cookies using gluten free flour, measuring ingredients, mixing, and safely using an oven with adult supervision to learn baking basics.

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Step-by-step guide to bake gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

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What you need
Adult supervision required, baking sheet, baking soda, butter, cooling rack, egg, gluten-free all-purpose flour, gluten-free chocolate chips, granulated sugar, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, mixing spoon or electric mixer, oven mitts, packed brown sugar, parchment paper, salt, vanilla extract

Step 1

Ask an adult to preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Measure 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour into a mixing bowl.

Step 4

Measure 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt and add them to the flour.

Step 5

Measure 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter and put it into a separate mixing bowl.

Step 6

Measure 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and add both to the butter.

Step 7

Cream the butter and sugars together with a spoon or mixer until smooth.

Step 8

Crack 1 egg into a small bowl to check for shells.

Step 9

Add the egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla to the butter mixture and stir until combined.

Step 10

Pour the dry flour mixture into the wet mixture and mix until a cookie dough forms.

Step 11

Fold in 1 cup gluten-free chocolate chips until they are spread through the dough.

Step 12

Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

Step 13

Ask your adult to place the baking sheet in the oven and set a timer for 10 minutes.

Step 14

When the timer rings, have the adult remove the baking sheet with oven mitts and place the cookies on a cooling rack to cool.

Step 15

Share your finished gluten-free chocolate chip cookies on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can we use if we can't find gluten-free flour, butter, or gluten-free chocolate chips?

For the 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour in step 3 you can use a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend or make one from 1 cup rice flour + 1/2 cup tapioca starch + 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum, swap the 1/2 cup butter in step 5 with 1/2 cup solid coconut oil or vegan butter for dairy-free, and replace the 1 cup gluten-free chocolate chips in step 11 with chopped chocolate or allergy-safe chips.

Why did my cookies spread too much or stay flat, and how can I fix it?

If cookies spread after dropping tablespoon-sized scoops in step 10 it usually means the butter in step 5 was too warm or the dough too soft, so chill the dough 20–30 minutes before baking or refrigerate the scooped dough to keep cookies thicker.

How can I adapt this recipe for different ages of kids?

For toddlers have an adult handle oven tasks in step 1 and step 12 while the child helps with pouring the sugars into the butter in step 6 and stirring, school-age kids can measure and mix through step 9 with supervision, and teens can do full prep and only ask an adult to preheat and remove the sheet from the oven in step 1 and step 12.

How can we personalize or improve the cookies once the basic dough is made?

After folding in the 1 cup gluten-free chocolate chips in step 11, personalize by stirring in 1/2 cup chopped nuts or dried fruit, adding a tablespoon cocoa to the dry mix in step 4 for chocolate dough, or topping each scoop in step 10 with a flake of sea salt or an extra chip before baking and then share photos on DIY.org as suggested.

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Facts about gluten-free baking for kids

⚖️ Weighing ingredients with a kitchen scale gives more consistent cookie results than just spooning and leveling cups.

🌾 Gluten is the protein in wheat, barley, and rye that makes dough stretchy — that's why gluten-free flours act differently.

🔥 Home ovens can get very hot (often 400°F / 200°C or higher) — always have an adult handle the oven and use mitts for safety.

🥣 Many gluten-free flours (like rice or almond) soak up more liquid, so recipes often add binders like xanthan gum or extra egg.

🍪 The chocolate chip cookie was invented by Ruth Wakefield in 1938 at the Toll House Inn — and it became a baking classic!

How do I bake gluten-free chocolate chip cookies with a child?

Start by measuring ingredients together so the child learns accuracy. Mix dry ingredients (gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt) in one bowl and cream butter with sugars in another, then add eggs and vanilla. Combine wet and dry, fold in gluten-free chocolate chips, chill dough if sticky, then scoop onto a lined baking sheet. An adult should preheat and operate the oven, placing and removing trays while the child watches and helps with cooling and decorating.

What materials and ingredients do we need to bake gluten-free chocolate chip cookies?

You’ll need a gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, salt, butter (or oil), granulated and brown sugar, eggs (or flax egg), vanilla extract, and gluten-free chocolate chips. Tools: measuring cups and spoons (or a kitchen scale), mixing bowls, spatula, cookie scoop, baking sheet, parchment paper, cooling rack, and oven mitts. Always check product labels for a certified gluten-free mark and avoid cross-contamination with shared utensils or surfaces.

What ages is this baking activity suitable for?

This activity suits toddlers (3+) for pouring and stirring with close help; preschoolers (4–6) can measure dry ingredients and scoop dough with guidance; school-aged kids (7–10) can follow recipes, handle timers, and shape cookies; preteens (11+) can participate in most steps. An adult must supervise and handle the oven for all ages; adapt tasks to the child’s motor skills and attention span for safety and learning.

How can I keep my child safe while baking gluten-free cookies?

Keep safety front and center: teach oven rules—only adults open/close the oven and use mitts to remove trays. Keep hot trays and racks out of reach, use a stable step stool, and have children wear aprons and tie back hair. Prevent cross-contamination by cleaning surfaces and using dedicated utensils for gluten-free baking. Supervise knife or grater use, set a clear workspace, and explain cooling times before tasting to avoid burns.
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