Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (Low FODMAP)
20 Minutes prep • 10 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Makes 12 Sandwiched Cookies
Experience the best of two worlds with my delicious Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies—a delightful fusion of classic buttery oatmeal cookies and the indulgent richness of chocolate. Each bite promises just the right amount of each. Get ready to embark on a yummy journey of taste where the rustic charm of oatmeal cookies meets the decadent taste of chocolate in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup (see recipe note)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg white
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Directions
(1) Prepare: Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
(2) Melt the butter and sugar: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter together with the brown sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, until the sugar dissolves and starts to look like caramel. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl. Whisk in the corn syrup and vanilla, and keep whisking until smooth and glossy. Add the oats, almond flour, and salt stirring until well combined. Let cool for 5 minutes, then stir in the egg white. Let the dough sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
(3) Bake: Drop a heaping teaspoon-size amount of dough on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 3 inches of space between each one. Bake for 7-9 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cook completely.
(4) Melt the chocolate: Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or large measuring cup. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring once the chocolate has really started to melt. Keep heating and stirring just until the chocolate is smooth when you stir it.
(5) Sandwich the cookies: Put a dollop of melted chocolate on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it together with another cookie of similar shape/size. Continue until all cookies have been paired and sandwiched.
(6) Plate and serve: Let sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens, or refrigerate if you’re in a hurry. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!
Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted.
Recipe note: Please use Karo brand corn syrup, which contains no high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS is high in FODMAPS).
When you are following a low FODMAP diet, overconsumption of sugar of any sort is not recommended. So, even though you may want to eat the whole pan of treats, cut them into squares and eat only one to allow yourself a treat without triggering your IBS symptoms. And, if you are highly sensitive to fructose, you may not be able to tolerate any sweet desserts. You are your own best judge of your tolerance for any potential IBS trigger.
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