Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies #SundaySupper
I miss my friend T.R. He would be so proud of me for making these Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies in his honor for this Sunday Supper event because they are sooooooo outside my baking comfort zone.
T.R. had a blog he loved; Gluten Free Crumbley and we met through Sunday Supper’s Sunday night twitter chats. T.R. and I would banter back and forth, barely staying on topic…if at all, and he always ‘got’ my warped sense of humor.
I was thrilled that we were able to meet in real life at a Food Wine Conference. His kindness and warmth always shined through with everything he did and he was one of the most positive people I knew.
When my company, Happylicious by Betsy was getting started. I brought batches of my eggless•edible chocolate chip cookie dough to the Food Wine Conference and had everyone sample it. Everyone loved the dough and I learned that I needed to expand my flavors. I decided to make edible gluten free cookie dough and you better believe that T.R. was my first phone call.
I do not live a gluten free lifestyle and needed to learn what ingredients were ok to use and which ones had to be avoided and why. T.R., true to form, helped me figure things out. He will always be part of the Happylicious success story because, without his help, I know I would not have been driven to make gluten free oatmeal raisin cookie dough balls.
T.R. was a huge fan of Happylicious by Betsy’s gluten free cookie dough balls. It brought me such joy knowing that my balls brought him happiness even as he battled cancer.
How great was T.R.’s sense of humor? Well, let’s put it to you this way, T.R. was one of the first people to order a Happylicious by Betsy t-shirt. The back of the shirt says, TASTE MY BALLS!
After each conference ended, T.R. and I were always part of the group that went out to dinner. We went to a restaurant where dancing on the tables is acceptable. He and I were up there boogeying away, laughing and joking. This year, T.R. was too ill to make the trip to the conference so we brought the dancing and love to him.
Shortly after the conference ended, T.R. passed away from duodenal cancer. It’s hard to describe the sadness I feel at the loss of my friend. T.R. was 29 years old. Yup, cancer really does suck!
The theme for this week’s Sunday Supper event is all about gluten free holiday recipes which is why I made Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. I have to admit, that all I wanted to do was call T.R. and talk to him about it. I had questions and didn’t have my friend to turn to for answers.
For example, I noticed that the consistency of Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies are a tad grittier than those I make with all purpose flour. Why? I have no idea because T.R. was my guru. However, I am very thankful that my dinner guests loved them just the way they are which is really great news for all of us.
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- 16 tablespoons (223 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups (370 grams) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon (13 grams) vanilla extract
- 2½ cups (379 grams) Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (6 grams) kosher salt
- 1½ cups (285 grams) dark chocolate chips
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about three minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla.
- Blend in the dry ingredients.
- Mix in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer to dough to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Use a 2 teaspoon cookie dough scoop to drop the dough onto the prepared pans.
- Bake in a 350° oven for 16-18 minutes, rotating the pans top to bottom and front to back halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely.
Be sure to check out the rest of the gluten free recipes
Gluten Free Sunday Supper Recipes
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- Pepperoni Soft Pretzels by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Pumpkin Bread with Maple Walnut Glaze by My Life Cookbook
- Savory Chickpea Banana Pepper Fritters by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- T.R.’s Mulled Cider Martini by Food Lust People Love
Seasons Greetings Sides
- Balsamic Braised Red Cabbage by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Gluten Free Au Gratin Potatoes by Sunday Supper Movement
- Gluten Free Turkey Gravy by Jersey Girl Cooks
- Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Stuffing or Dressing by Palatable Pastime
- Roasted Beets and Butternut Squash by Cooking Chat
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Squash With Cranberry Cider Glaze by The Crumby Kitchen
- T.R.’s Homemade Cranberry Sauce by Hardly A Goddess
Making Things Merry Main Dish
- Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap by Life Tastes Good
- Easy Mexican Chicken Bowl by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Pork Fried Rice by The Freshman Cook
- Turkey Ham Scalloped Potatoes and Kale by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Vietnamese Chicken Salad by Caroline’s Cooking
Decking the Halls Desserts
- Flourless Chocolate Cookies by Pies and Plots
- Gluten Free Fudge by Our Good Life
- Grandma’s Peanut Butter Balls by Cricket’s Confections
- No Bake Gluten Free Fudgy Brownies by Simple and Savory
- Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies by Desserts Required
- The Worlds Best Gluten Free Sweet Potato Brownies by Bites of Wellness
- White Chocolate Crème Brûlée by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
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Aw…Betsy, such a nice tribute to T.R. I’m sure he would have loved it. Cancer does suck and I’m sorry you lost such a dear friend to a terrible disease.
Thanks so much, Ellen. It is still so hard to believe he is not with us. 🙁
I love how these cookies look thin and crispy. I didn’t know TR very well but knew enough about him and that he loved his Sunday Supper family. So unfair that he is gone.
Lisa,
I was pleasantly surprised how beautifully these cookies turned out and I know T.R. would be thrilled…given that I am such a gluten free novice!
Such nice memories of TR! I remember him getting one of your t-shirts—too funny. He would have been thrilled you made some gluten-free cookies in his honor, I just know it!!!
Liz,
Thank you, my friend. I think T.R. would be blown away that I actually used a gluten free flour! 😉
Great choice for a tribute dessert to TR. It doesn’t seem real sometimes, you know? He will be missed.
He sure will be, Cindy….by all of us. 🙁
Your cookies look great and this is such a lovely tribute, Betsy – I’m glad you shared some great memories which you’ve captured so well. I know you miss him, but you can smile at those memories, too.
Thanks so much, Caroline. It’s just so hard to believe that he is really gone. Never forgotten, though. <3
These cookies look amazing! I think TR is smiling down on all of these gluten free recipes in his honor. I’m smiling through the tears at all the wonderful memories <3 Thanks for joining in this week, Betsy!
Marion,
I think you are right. T.R. is most definitely smiling down….while he dances on the tables up there! <3