Description
These Cookie Fries are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, featuring a crispy, fries-like shape made from a gluten-free dough with browned butter for extra richness. Sweetened with coconut sugar and studded with dark chocolate chips, they are baked to perfection and lightly salted on top, offering a unique and delicious treat perfect for snacking or dessert.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups gluten free flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup coconut sugar (or light brown sugar)
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Brown the Butter: Place the stick of unsalted butter in a skillet over low to medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter turns a golden brown color, imparting a nutty flavor. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking soda, coconut sugar, and sea salt thoroughly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the browned butter along with the flavorful brown bits scraped from the skillet, the egg, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir until fully combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the dark chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Form the Dough: Transfer the dough onto the prepared parchment paper and shape it into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick to mimic a fries shape.
- Chill the Dough: Place the baking pan with the shaped dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to cut.
- Cut into Fries: After chilling, remove the dough from the fridge and use a large knife or pizza cutter to slice it into 1-inch wide strips, spacing them apart on the parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake the cookie fries in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes until they are lightly golden and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookie fries from the oven and optionally sprinkle with sea salt. Allow them to cool completely before handling to ensure they hold their shape and achieve a perfect crispy texture.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the butter constantly while browning to prevent burning and achieve a rich, nutty flavor.
- Using gluten-free flour makes the recipe suitable for those avoiding gluten, but ensure your blend is suitable for baking.
- Cooling the dough before cutting helps maintain the fries shape without the dough becoming too sticky or soft.
- Optional sea salt on top enhances the sweet and salty flavor balance.
- Letting cookie fries cool completely is crucial for the best texture and to avoid breakage when picked up.