Soft Millet Cookies (Gluten & Dairy Free)

These super soft millet cookies are extremely fluffy with just the right balance between cakey and chewy. This simple recipe makes a small batch for when you’re in the mood for a cookie but don't want a bunch of extras lying around! This recipe is gluten and dairy free as written and can be mixed together in just minutes.

I am convinced that these millet cookies are some of the fluffiest cookies you'll ever sink your teeth into! The sprinkle of sugar on top adds an extra burst of sweetness. Even though this recipe makes just 10 cookies, it can easily be doubled for parties or special occasions.

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⭐Why this recipe is the best!

Not only are these millet cookies incredibly soft and delicious, but also filled with nutrients. Millet is a healthy whole grain that provides a significant amount of fiber, protein, and essential amino acids. This easy recipe can be prepped in just 10 minutes with only 7 ingredients. Here are even more things to love about this recipe:

• It’s quick and easy to make in just one bowl (for another one-bowl recipe, check out this chocolate pie!)
  
• The dough can be made up to 3 days ahead of time
  
• It’s gluten free, dairy free, and nut free as written (with a sugar free option)
  
• The cookies stay fresh and soft for up to 3 days
  
• It can be made as written for a small batch or doubled for more

💭Pro tips

If you aren’t familiar with millet flour, it has a light, mild flavor and adds a nice creamy color to baked goods. Like our unique gluten free flour mix, it makes for a popular choice for many gluten free baking recipes. It contributes a delicate crumb and cakey texture to these soft millet cookies. For the best soft and fluffy cookies, use these pro baking tips.

1. Measure the specified ingredients by weight

For these cookies, use a digital scale to measure the flours and the brown sugar by weight. This is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and plays a big role in the success of most gluten free baking recipes.

2. Use room temperature ingredients

You should use room temperature ingredients for the best results in this recipe. They will combine more evenly when mixed, resulting in a more uniform dough.

3. Let the dough chill for 1 hour

This cookie dough needs to chill for at least an hour in the refrigerator to sufficiently firm up. If the dough isn’t cold enough, it will cause to cookies to spread way too much during baking. Be sure to cover the bowl well so the dough doesn’t dry out in the refrigerator.

4. Helpful tools

Here are a few tools that will help in prepping your soft millet cookies:

• Digital scale
  
• Stand mixer
  
• Rubber spatula
  
• Cookie scoop
  
• Parchment paper
  
• Baking sheet
  
• Wire cooling rack

🧾Ingredients & substitutions

• Vegan butter - I use Earth Balance vegan butter in this recipe. You can substitute regular butter if needed.
  
• Brown sugar - The brown sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar if desired. For a sugar free option, you can substitute Swerve brown sugar replacement.
  
• Egg - For the best results, I would not recommend substituting the egg in this cookie recipe.
  
• Millet flour - This recipe has been tested with this millet flour. I have not tested any millet flour substitutes in these cookies so I wouldn’t recommend replacing it in this recipe.
  
• King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten flour mix - I highly recommend using King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten flour mix for these cookies. Other gluten free flour mixes may yield different results.
  
• Baking powder - There is no alternative for the baking powder in this recipe.
  
• Psyllium husk powder - Psyllium husk powder acts as an alternative to xanthan gum. There are no substitutes for the psyllium husk powder in this recipe.

📖Mixing

It takes just 10 minutes to mix up this super easy millet cookie dough. Before you get started, make sure your ingredients are at room temperature. Then, add the softened butter and brown sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer (step 1 above). Cream the butter and sugar until they are fully combined – about 15 seconds. Next, add in the egg (step 2) and beat for about 20 seconds. During this process, be sure to scrape down the bowl once with a rubber spatula.

Next, add the millet flour, King Arthur flour mix, baking powder, and psyllium husk powder to the bowl (step 3) and mix on low speed. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides again with a spatula. Then, mix on medium speed for 20 seconds to thoroughly combine (step 4). Cover the bowl or place the batter into a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

⏲️Baking

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a piece of parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop, portion balls of dough onto the baking pan. You should have about 10 dough balls. Flatten the tops slightly with a spoon or spatula and sprinkle them with coarse sugar. Then, place them in the oven to bake for 10 minutes. Once they are done, let the pan cool for 5 minutes on a wire cooling rack. Then, remove the cookies from the pan and enjoy!

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