Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies (high altitude)

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup natural peanut butter OR natural applesauce

2/3 cup brown sugar, packed

1/3 cup white sugar

1 tsp salt

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 large eggs

Beat above ingredients until smooth and well combined, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.

2 1/3 cups (347 grams) gluten-free flour mix

1 tsp xanthan gum

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl and add to butter mixture.  Mix well to combine, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.

2 cups chocolate chips

1 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Stir goodies in to cookie dough

Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough on parchment lined cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 12-16 minutes or until edges are golden.  Cool on wire rack and freeze any leftovers.

(Recipe created at 4,000 feet)