From the Kitchen of Gluten-Free Kitchen Fun

Recipe:  Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/4 c. dairy-free margarine
• 1/4 c.  dairy-free shortening
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 t. vanilla
• 3/4 t. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 c. gluten-free rolled oats,

            blended to powder

• 1/2 c. brown rice flour
• 1/2 c. tapioca starch
• 3/4 t. zanthan gum
• 1/2 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/2 t. cinnamon
• 1/2 c. dairy-free mini chocolate chips

            or 3/4 c. regular size

• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Cream the shortening and margarine with the sugars. Whisk in egg, vanilla and lemon juice until mixed well.

Whisk oats, flours, zanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a separate bowl until combined. Add to egg mixture and stir until flour is combined. Add chocolate and nuts.

Form 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten about 1/2 way. Bake about 6 - 8 minutes depending if you want chewy or crunchy cookies. Cool 1-2 minutes and remove to rack to cool completely.