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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Oat Flour Chocolate Cookies

    Published: Nov 23, 2022 by Janessa

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    Chewy with fudgy centres and a rich flavour, these oat flour chocolate cookies are so satisfying. Naturally gluten free and made in one bowl, these irresistible cookies are the perfect treat to indulge your chocolate craving.

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    • The Ingredients
    • The Method
    • Storage and Make Ahead
    • Make it Your Own
    • Serving Ideas
    • Dietary Notes
    • And if you liked this recipe...
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    Chocolate cookies scattered out on a countertop.

    Chocolate lovers, this oat flour cookie is for you!

    With fudgy centres and chewy edges, these certainly give Coconut Flour Brownies a run for their money.

    And while Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are delicious, sometimes you need more than just chocolate chips.

    With a deep cocoa flavour rivalled only by Lava Cakes, and the ease of one bowl Peanut Butter Cookies, this decadent oat flour chocolate cookie might be the best way to satisfy your most ravenous sweet tooth.

    The Ingredients

    Ingredients for chocolate cookies made with oat flour.
    • Oat Flour- For most consistent results, I highly recommend using boughten over homemade. Ensure that you are using certified gluten free oat flour if you need these cookies to be gluten free.
    • Cocoa Powder- Natural, dutch process or cacao powder all will work.
    • Unsalted Butter- Softened to room temperature. You can use salted butter instead but reduce the salt added to ¼ tsp.
    • White Sugar
    • Egg
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Baking Soda
    • Espresso Powder- Optional but makes the chocolate flavour even more rich.
    • Sea Salt- Reduce to ¼ teaspoon if using salted butter.

    The Method

    1. Mix dough. Cream together the sugar and butter. Add the egg and vanilla. Mix in the baking soda, espresso powder and salt. Add the cocoa and finally the oat flour and mix until well combined. *To measure oat flour, I highly recommend using a scale and the measurements under the "metric" toggle of the recipe card. If using a measuring cup, lightly pack the flour into it. (See this post about baking cookies with oat flour for more details on measuring oat flour.)

    Chocolate cookie dough being mixed with a hand mixer in a glass bowl.

    2. Shape. Scoop 1.5 tablespoon of dough per cookie, roll into a ball and place spaced out on a prepared cookie sheet. Use the back of a spoon or your hand to squish down slightly to a height of approximately ½ inch (1 cm).

    Chocolate cookie dough scooped into a ball.

    3. Bake. Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes until the edges are just set but the centres are still soft.

    Cookie dough balls placed on a baking sheet and squished down with the back of a spoon.

    4. Cool. Allow cookies to sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then to move a wire rack to cool completely.

    Baked cookies cooling on a wire rack.

    Storage and Make Ahead

    Make Ahead: Chocolate oat flour cookie dough can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator. Optionally, you can shape the dough into balls before refrigerating or wait for when you are ready to bake. Before baking, allow the dough to come to room temperature for 30 minutes.

    To Freeze Cookie Dough: Shape the cookie dough into balls and place in a single layer on a large plate or cookie sheet. Freeze completely before packaging into an airtight container or zip top bag. When ready to bake, remove the desired amount and place on a prepared cookie sheet to thaw for 30-45 minutes. Squish down as per recipe directions and resume with baking.

    To Store: Cool cookies completely and then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

    Hand holding a chocolate oat flour cookie.

    Make it Your Own

    This oat flour cookie dough works wonderfully as a base for all sorts of chocolate cookie creations. Here are some ideas for ways that you can change it up:

    *Fold in add ins after the oat flour has been fully mixed in.

    • Double Chocolate- Add 1 cup of chocolate chips or chunks
    • Inside Out Chocolate Chip- Add 1 cup of white chocolate chips
    • Chocolate Peppermint- Add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract at the same time as the vanilla. ½ cup each of crumbled candy canes and white chocolate chips would take these to the next level.
    • Crinkle Cookies- Roll the dough balls in ¼ cup of granulated sugar and then 1 cup of icing sugar.
    • Chocolate Dipped- Melt 8 oz of chocolate and dip each cooled cookie in halfway. Then set dipped cookies on a silicone lined cookie sheet and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to allow it to harden.
    • Or try adding up to 1 cup of:
      • Butterscotch Chips
      • Toffee or Skor Bits
      • Chopped nuts such as almonds, peanuts or hazelnuts
      • M and Ms
      • Peanut Butter Chips

    Serving Ideas

    Try dipping these decadent cookies in a glass of milk or enjoy them warm with ice cream.

    These are also great for packing along as a treat in your lunch box or for sharing at a potluck.

    Stack of chocolate cookies.
    Can I use homemade oat flour to make these cookies?

    I highly recommend using boughten oat flour for the most consistent results when making these cookies. The cookies will still taste delicious but may not achieve the same texture with homemade.

    Dietary Notes

    If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:

    • Gluten Free- If you use certified GF oat flour.
    • Nut Free
    • Vegetarian

    And if you liked this recipe...

    ...you might also like:

    • Half and Half Cookies
    • Oat Flour Snickerdoodles
    • Oat Flour Gingersnaps
    • Oat Flour Oatmeal Cookies
    Stack of oat flour chocolate cookies.

    Oat Flour Chocolate Cookies

    Chewy with fudgy centres and a rich flavour, these oat flour chocolate cookies are an irresistible treat to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
    5 from 37 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Cooling Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 18
    Calories: 119kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
    • ⅔ cup white sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon espresso powder optional
    • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 and ¼ cup oat flour lightly packed and levelled, certified GF if needed
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line two large cookie sheets with silicone mats.
    • Cream together sugar and butter in a large bowl. Add the egg and vanilla and mix. Add the baking soda, espresso powder and salt and combine. Mix in the cocoa and finally the oat flour until fully incorporated.
    • Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon portions and place on the prepared baking sheets, spaced apart about 1.5-2 inches (3-4 cm). Press down with the back of a spoon to ½ inch/1 cm height.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set but the centres are still soft.
    • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    Leftovers
    Once completely cooled, store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

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    1. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      November 23, 2022 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious cookie recipe and I really liked the espresso kick too.

      Reply
      • Janessa

        November 23, 2022 at 11:14 am

        I'm glad you liked these cookies, Amanda!

        Reply
    2. Stephanie

      November 23, 2022 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      I am supposed to avoid gluten, but it's really hard during the holidays when you visit others! This looks like the perfect recipe to bring with me!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        November 23, 2022 at 11:14 am

        I hope you love them, Stephanie!

        Reply
    3. Nikki

      November 23, 2022 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      Chocolatey, fudgy goodness right here! My family will devour a batch of these in no time.

      Reply
      • Janessa

        November 23, 2022 at 11:15 am

        Thank you for your kind review, Nikki!

        Reply
    4. Kali Alexandria

      November 23, 2022 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      The perfect chocolate cookies! My hubby loves them!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        November 23, 2022 at 11:15 am

        I'm glad you enjoy this cookie recipe, Kali!

        Reply
    5. Artney

      November 23, 2022 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      I bought some oat flour recently and wasn't sure what to make with it. These chocolate cookies will be perfect! They look absolutely delicous.

      Reply
      • Janessa

        November 23, 2022 at 11:15 am

        I hope you love them, Artney!

        Reply
    6. maren

      November 23, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      These oat flour cookies look delicious!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        November 23, 2022 at 1:13 pm

        Thank you for your kind comment Maren!

        Reply

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