I think it’s so funny how you can walk into Costco and find approximately a million different grab-and-go snacks. And Costco does a fantastic job making sure people have convenient food options! But the minute you need something that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, AND egg-free? Suddenly your options get a whole lot smaller.
Which is why I think Costco should just start carrying these cookies. Seriously, Costco, give me a call anytime you want to borrow this recipe. Or don’t even call. Just go ahead and use it. I want everyone to have these cookies!
What I love about this recipe is how flexible it is. It’s less about following an exact recipe and more about getting the right ratios. You can use whatever mix-ins you have on hand. Chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, whatever sounds good or needs to be used up in your pantry. Just aim for the right overall amount of mix-ins, and you’re good to go.
You’ll see what I mean when you look at the recipe below. These are the kind of cookies you can make a little differently every single time, which is exactly how I like to cook.
Monster Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 applesauce pouches approximately 2/3 cup
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups gluten-free oats
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 –4 cups mix-ins of your choice chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut oil, peanut butter, applesauce, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Add the salt, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir to incorporate.
- Add the gluten-free oats and almond flour, mixing until everything is combined.
- Fold in your mix-ins. Aim for approximately 3–4 cups total, depending on what you’re using.
- Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet. These cookies won’t spread much, so flatten them slightly before baking.
- Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool. If you didn’t flatten the cookies before baking, you can gently tap the baking sheet on the counter immediately after removing it from the oven to help them settle.