An oatmeal caramel chocolate chip GIANT cookie! Using rolled oats, gluten-free flour, flaxseed, some nut butter, coconut sugar and coconut oil to satisfy your (healthier) sweet-tooth.
So there was this one time I was out buying chocolate for these cookies and I accidentally bought the wrong chocolate bar. It’s funny because I picked up a caramel chocolate bar thinking “Oh maybe I’ll use this instead….” and then I thought “No, just stick with the original recipe.” I tend to over-analyze/over-complicate many things in life. So I go to put it back and pick up the salted almond chocolate bar…
Or so I thought. Wouldn’t you know I got home and as I was unloading the groceries out came a caramel bar instead of the one I actually thought I bought. Total accident. But it was like the universe was trying to tell me I needed that caramel bar for something else coming…
Oatmeal Caramel Chocolate Chip Giant Cookie
So this giant cookie happened. And it’s pretty epic.
Now I’ve got a couple other giant cookies happening here on FMK, but I first made a version of this particular giant cookie over on The Big Man’s World–featuring white chocolate and raspberries. The cookie base was SO good, I HAD to make another version for you guys.
The texture is thick but not too dense, slightly chewy and crisp edges. And compared to my original giant vegan/GF cookie, this one requires no dough chilling!
what you need
- rolled oats
- gluten-free flour blend
- baking soda
- salt
- flaxseed
- coconut sugar
- nut butter
- oil
- vanilla
- chocolate caramel square
- mini chocolate chips
You can use whatever nut butter you have on hand, I used a drippier peanut butter. But I’m betting it would be great with almond, cashew, or even sunbutter!
First things first you make a flax “egg”. This recipe is 1 tsp of milled flaxseed with 1 TBS water. Once that has set and formed a gel, whisk together all of the wet ingredients until thoroughly combined. Then add in oats, flour and baking soda. Stir again until almost combined then toss in the mini chocolate chips. Once you form your ball of dough into a thick, round circle you can top with a broken caramel square.
As I am looking at the picture above I’m surprised the dough even made it into the oven…
But of course it had to. And the end result was deeeeelicious. The other night I made this cookie for Drew and I, but next time I am going to have to double the recipe. Because, as you know…. Mr. FMK is AKA The Cookie Monster.
So while I love making a giant cookie because they’re super quick… someone else in the house doesn’t like it because then he only gets about 2/3 😀 and no way to go back for more.
Oatmeal Caramel Chocolate Chip Giant Cookie
An oatmeal caramel chocolate chip GIANT cookie! Using rolled oats, gluten-free flour, flaxseed, some nut butter, coconut sugar and coconut oil to satisfy your (healthier) sweet-tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 tsp flaxseed meal + 1 TBS water, sit for 3 minutes
- 2 TBS coconut sugar
- 1 TBS natural nut or seed butter
- 1 TBS oil (avocado, liquid coconut, sunflower)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 2 1/2 TBS gluten-free all-purpose flour* (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- dash of salt
- 1 TBS mini chocolate chips
- 1 chocolate caramel square
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a small baking sheet with a cut piece of parchment paper, set aside.
- In a small bowl combine flaxseed + water, set aside for 2-3 minutes.
- In a medium bowl whisk together coconut sugar, nut or seed butter, oil and vanilla until well combined. Add in flaxseed mixture once that has set, stir until evenly combined.
- Add rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and dash of salt. Use spoon or spatula to combine, then gently fold in chocolate chips. Dough will be slightly sticky, shape into thick circle and place on lined baking sheet. Break apart caramel square and gently press caramel pieces into top of shaped dough.
- Bake cookie for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly browned. Allow cookie to cool on baking sheet for preferably 10-15 minutes, to allow the dough to set and make sure the cookie holds its shape.
- Now after you’ve waited so patiently, enjoy!
Notes
*all-purpose flour or whole wheat white flour may be subbed if not gluten-free
The cookie base itself is vegan-friendly, so feel free to use your favorite vegan/dairy-free chocolate chips if you’d like!
Nutrition info approximately based on 2 (large) servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2
- Calories: 473
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 197
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: giant cookie, cookie for 1
But seriously, I really think you guys are going to enjoy this cookie. I hope you give it a try!
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says
Majjjjjor drool fest over here — this looks so freaking goooood!
Ashley says
It is totally worth making!
Christine @ thyme & toast says
I need one of these giant cookies ASAP. Good call (on your subconscious’s part?) on the caramel chocolate bar!!
Ashley says
You definitely need to make!
Emily says
WOW. All I can say is WOW, and I should try to make this.
Ashley says
You really should Emily! It is a great little indulgence… of course you can also share 😉
Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says
Get out with this. I feel like that’s how I start all my comments to you. Now I want a cookie.
Ashley says
lol make it make it! Although you should probably double so you don’t have to share with Neil 😀
Les @ The Balanced Berry says
Seriously this cookie is everything I’ve dreamed of and more. Why are you such a genius?
Ashley says
lol not a genius, just love making cookies! 😀
Laura says
1) these cookies look incredible…I seriously want to eat this right now! 2) I love that you made a (giant) single serving recipe! Cookies are always the best when they’re fresh from the oven so total winner here!
Ashley says
Thanks so much Laura 🙂
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Divine intervention with that caramel. I’m convinced. I want to make triple this recipe so it’s like the size of head then just sit my butt in front of the couch, watch “This is Us” and just mow down on this.
Ashley says
lol a cookie the size of a head would be amazing! I wouldn’t judge 😉
Hayat says
This looks absolutely divine. Definitely making this ASAP!
Ashley says
Hope you love!
Karly says
Wow. Drooling and craving this cookie and it’s not even 10am yert!! I’ve gotta try this ASAP!
Ashley says
Haha I love/hate when that happens 😉 Thanks Karly!
Sarah | Well and Full says
Oh my gosh. This cookie looks AMAZING!! You should sell these, seriously.
Ashley says
lol selling cookies could be fun! Thanks so much Sarah 🙂