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Gluten-free chocolate chip cookie

Calories & nutrition facts

sweet

494
calorieskcal per 100 g
Protein4.5 g
Carbs55 g
Fat28 g

Nutrition facts

Per 100 g% DV
  • Calories 494 kcal —
  • Protein 4.5 g 9%
  • Carbohydrate 55 g 20%
  • Fat 28 g 36%
  • Saturated fat 14 g 72%
  • Fibre 3 g 11%
  • Sugars 17 g —

Questions about Gluten-free chocolate chip cookie

What does ‘gluten-free’ mean on a chocolate chip cookie packet?

In UK food labelling, a food labelled ‘gluten-free’ must contain no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg. The Food Standards Agency sets out this standard.

How should you store gluten-free chocolate chip cookies once opened?

Keep them in an airtight tin or container in a cool, dry cupboard. This helps stop them going stale or absorbing moisture and turning soft.

Can you freeze gluten-free chocolate chip cookies?

Yes. Freeze them in a sealed container, with baking paper between layers so they don’t stick together; thaw at room temperature before eating.

How can you stop homemade gluten-free chocolate chip cookies crumbling?

Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking, then leave the cookies on the tray until fully cool before moving them. They firm up as they cool.

What goes well with a gluten-free chocolate chip cookie?

A cup of tea or a glass of milk makes an easy snack; for pudding, serve a warmed cookie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Are gluten-free chocolate chip cookies lower in calories than ordinary ones?

Not necessarily: a standard chocolate chip cookie has 486 kcal per 100 g, compared with 494 kcal per 100 g for this cookie.

Source: mvt 05.469 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded