Get ready to bite into the best gluten-free oatmeal cookies that are as chewy and delicious as they are wholesome! These cookies are easy to make, and proof that you don't need wheat to make an irresistible cookie!
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat on high for about 3 minutes, or until the butter turns fluffy and light in color. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until combined. Scrape the bowl with the spatula again.
In a separate bowl, combine gluten-free flour, gluten-free oats, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. Add this to the butter mixture and mix until combined. Scrape the bowl with a spatula and make sure there are no hidden pockets of dry flour.
Using a spatula, fold in the mix-ins if you're adding any. Cover the bowl and put it in the fridge to let the cookie dough chill for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a cookie scoop (about a heaped tablespoon) to portion out the cookie dough onto the parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches in between each dough ball. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes. Let them cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before taking them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Butter: No matter what butter you use, make sure the fat content is 80% (8g of fat per 2 teaspoons).