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    Low FODMAP Chocolate Chip Cookies — Soft, Chewy & IBS-Friendly

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    Sarah Mitchell, RDN
    June 30, 2026

    Total Time

    22 min

    Servings

    18

    Prep

    10 min

    Cook

    12 min

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    Low FODMAP Chocolate Chip Cookies — Soft, Chewy & IBS-Friendly — low FODMAP dessert ready to serve
    Sarah Mitchell, RDN
    Written & reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, RDN• Monash FODMAP Trained Dietitian
    Published June 30, 2026Updated July 21, 2026

    Soft, chewy gluten-free Low FODMAP chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and gooey dark chocolate centres. Monash-aligned portions, ready in 25 minutes, perfect for an IBS-friendly treat.

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) gluten-free plain flour blend (with xanthan gum)
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened (or lactose-free butter)
    • ¾ cup (165 g) light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup (50 g) caster (white) sugar
    • 1 large egg + 1 yolk, room temperature
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract

    Why these cookies are IBS-friendly

    Standard chocolate chip cookies hide three classic IBS triggers: wheat flour (fructans), milk chocolate (lactose), and honey-sweetened brands. This recipe swaps in a gluten-free flour blend, 70% dark chocolate (Low FODMAP up to 30 g per serve), and lactose-free butter so each cookie stays inside Monash University's tested thresholds.

    Looking for more sweet ideas? Browse our Low FODMAP Desserts Hub for 15+ tested treats.

    Step-by-step instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
    2. Whisk dry ingredients — flour, baking soda, and salt — in a bowl. Set aside.
    3. Cream butter + sugars with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
    4. Beat in egg, yolk, and vanilla for 1 minute until glossy.
    5. Add the dry mix in 2 additions on low speed. Stop as soon as no flour streaks remain.
    6. Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
    7. Scoop 2-tbsp portions (≈40 g each) onto the trays, 5 cm apart. Makes 18 cookies.
    8. Bake 10–12 minutes — pull when edges are set but centres still look slightly underdone.
    9. Cool on the tray 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. They firm up as they cool.

    Serving size & FODMAP safety

    1 serve = 1 cookie (≈40 g). Stay inside these tested portions:

    Ingredient Low FODMAP serve Per cookie (÷18)
    Gluten-free flour unrestricted ≈12 g
    Dark chocolate (70%) 30 g ≈10 g
    Butter unlimited (no FODMAPs) ≈9 g
    Brown sugar 1 tbsp per serve ≈9 g
    Walnuts 30 g ≈2 g

    Two cookies in one sitting are still within range, but doubling up with milk, fruit, or other dessert items can stack FODMAPs — see why in our FODMAP Stacking Guide. Unsure about a swap? Check it with the Low FODMAP Food Checker.

    High → Low FODMAP swaps

    Skip (High FODMAP) Use instead (Low FODMAP)
    Wheat flour Gluten-free plain flour blend
    Milk chocolate chips 70% dark chocolate chips (≤30 g/serve)
    Honey Maple syrup (rarely needed here)
    Buttermilk Lactose-free milk + lemon juice
    Cashews / pistachios Walnuts or pecans
    Sweetened condensed milk Skip — too high in lactose
    Coconut flour GF flour blend (high oligos in coconut flour)

    Variations (still Low FODMAP)

    • Double chocolate: swap 2 tbsp flour for cocoa powder.
    • Sea-salt finish: sprinkle flaky salt on top right after baking.
    • Brown-butter version: brown the butter first, cool, then proceed.
    • Dairy-free: use vegan/lactose-free butter and dairy-free dark chocolate chips.

    Storage & freezing

    • Room temperature: airtight container, 4 days.
    • Refrigerate dough balls: up to 3 days, then bake fresh.
    • Freeze dough balls: 3 months. Bake from frozen, add 2 minutes.

    Common mistakes to avoid

    1. Overbaking — centres should look soft when you pull them. They set on the tray.
    2. Skipping the extra yolk — it's what makes them chewy without gluten.
    3. Using milk chocolate — lactose pushes them over the threshold.
    4. Eating 4+ in one sitting — even Low FODMAP cookies stack sugar polyols when piled with other desserts.
    5. Using almond flour as the base — high in GOS at the quantity needed for cookies.

    Sources & further reading

    Medical disclaimer: This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalised advice from a FODMAP-trained dietitian.

    FODMAP Notes

    Per cookie (≈40 g): gluten-free flour ≈12 g, 70% dark chocolate ≈10 g (well under 30 g Monash threshold), brown sugar ≈9 g, optional walnuts ≈2 g. Lactose-free butter keeps each cookie within Monash thresholds.

    Practical Low FODMAP Notes for Low FODMAP Chocolate Chip Cookies — Soft, Chewy & IBS-Friendly

    Low FODMAP Chocolate Chip Cookies — Soft, Chewy & IBS-Friendly is most useful when the serving size stays consistent, because FODMAP tolerance often changes when portions creep upward. Use the listed servings as the starting point, then portion leftovers before storing so the meal stays predictable on busier days. If you are cooking for family members who do not follow a low FODMAP plan, keep onion, garlic, wheat-heavy sides, and high-FODMAP sauces separate at the table instead of mixing them into the main recipe.

    Ingredient notes: this recipe uses 1 ¾ cups (220 g) gluten-free plain flour blend (with xanthan gum), ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened (or lactose-free butter), ¾ cup (165 g) light brown sugar, ¼ cup (50 g) caster (white) sugar, 1 large egg + 1 yolk, room temperature, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup (180 g) dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa), ⅓ cup (40 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional). Check packaged ingredients carefully, especially broths, spice blends, gluten-free mixes, condiments, and dairy substitutes, because garlic powder, onion powder, inulin, chicory root fiber, high-fructose sweeteners, and wheat-based thickeners can appear in small print. When unsure, choose plain versions and add flavor with garlic-infused oil, fresh herbs, citrus, ginger, chives, scallion greens, or low FODMAP spice blends.

    For IBS-friendly meal prep, cool leftovers quickly and refrigerate in shallow containers. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and add fresh herbs, lemon juice, or a small drizzle of garlic-infused oil after reheating to bring the flavor back without relying on high-FODMAP aromatics. If a recipe feels too rich during a flare, pair it with a simple low FODMAP side such as rice, potatoes, quinoa, lettuce, cucumber, carrots, or another tolerated vegetable.

    This recipe is intended for general low FODMAP education, not medical advice. Individual tolerance varies, so use your dietitian’s guidance and your own symptom history when deciding whether to repeat, increase, or modify a serving. During the elimination phase, keep portions conservative; during reintroduction, test one FODMAP group at a time so you can clearly identify personal triggers.

    Helpful next steps: use the FODMAP Food Checker before adding new ingredients, try the Ingredient Swap Tool when a sauce or seasoning is questionable, and save recipes that worked well so you can build a reliable rotation of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks.

    Storage Tips

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This recipe freezes well for up to 3 months.

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