King Arthur Gluten-Free Cookie Mix – Family Kitchen Baking for Gluten-Sensitive Children, Worry-Free Brown Sugar Cookies
King Arthur Gluten-Free Cookie Mix – Family Kitchen Baking for Gluten-Sensitive Children, Worry-Free Brown Sugar Cookies
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Why you'll love it
- Triple-certified trust: GFCO gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Kosher certifications eliminate ingredient anxiety
- Inclusive baking means the whole family or party guests can share the same cookies regardless of dietary needs
- Customizable base lets bakers make a different cookie every time without buying multiple mixes
- Improved recipe with gluten-free oat flour delivers better taste and texture than older GF mixes
- Backed by King Arthur's reputation as a 100% employee-owned B Corporation with baking heritage
- Convenience of a mix removes the hassle of sourcing and measuring multiple gluten-free flours
- Holds up well to multiple dietary substitutions (egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free simultaneously)
- Ingredients are described as 'very natural'
- Nice oat texture in the finished cookies
- Works great for making bar-style cookies specifically
- Dough can be chilled for at least 30 minutes before baking with good results
- Cookies continue cooking on the sheet after removal from oven, so 9-10 minute bake time is enough
- Cookies freeze well and taste good straight from the freezer
- Versatile flavor base that adapts to many creative mix-ins without losing quality
- Non-gluten-free family members enjoy the cookies too, not just the person with the restriction
- Higher price is considered worth it for the taste alone
- A double batch can serve both the gluten-free person and their family
- Better taste than mass-market conventional brands like Nestle or Pillsbury according to one reviewer
Perfect for
- Bake gluten-free brown sugar cookies for someone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity
- Customize cookies with chocolate chips, raisins, dried fruit, or nuts for varied batches
- Prepare inclusive holiday or birthday treats for guests with dietary restrictions
- Make dairy-free cookies by following the included non-dairy instructions
- Quick weeknight baking when craving homemade cookies without scratch measuring
- Making cookies as bar-style desserts
- Customizing with varied flavor combinations like caramel chocolate chip with nuts, orange Craisin white chocolate chip, peanut butter chocolate chip, lemon blueberry, and butterscotch chip
- Making vegan cookies by substituting oil for butter and 1/4 cup applesauce for the egg
- Baking for someone with celiac disease who has tried many other products without success
- Pairing with scone mix and chocolate cookie mix for variety baking
- Freezing the dough or finished cookies and eating from the freezer
Product Information
Simple pleasures await you. We've created this gluten-free mix so that everyone can enjoy their favorite cookies, in whatever flavor or variety you love. (New recipe, now with gluten-free oat flour for better taste and texture) Our gluten-free recipe makes a buttery brown sugar cookie, then you can stir in your add-ins to customize: chocolate chips, raisins, dried fruit, and nuts. Make them differently every time if you like, but we promise they'll always taste delicious King Arthur Gluten-Free Cookie Mix is Non-GMO Project Verified; Certified Gluten-Free by The GFCO, a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG); Certified Kosher and instructions are included to make the mix Non-Dairy King Arthur Baking Company is a 100% Employee-Owned Company and a founding B Corporation We are King Arthur Baking Company. Our name and logo reflect who we've always been and always will be: bakers who are committed to spreading the simple joy of baking
Product Dimensions : 2 x 5.25 x 7.44 inches; 1 Pounds UPC : 071012075041 Units : 16.0 Ounce Best Sellers Rank: #5,383 in Grocery & Gourmet Food
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this safe to bake for a child with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?
Yes. The mix is Certified Gluten-Free by the GFCO, a strict third-party program tested to 10 ppm or less, so it's appropriate for children who need to avoid gluten.
Can my child with a dairy allergy eat cookies made from this mix?
Yes. The mix is Certified Kosher Parve and includes non-dairy preparation instructions, so you can bake cookies that fit a dairy-free diet for your child.
Is this mix a good option for school bake sales and birthday parties?
Yes. It's one of the most common use cases — parents use it to prepare inclusive treats that kids with food allergies or gluten sensitivities can safely share with classmates.
Can I let my kids help bake without complicated flour measuring?
Absolutely. The mix removes the need to measure multiple gluten-free flours, so children can help with stirring, scooping, and adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or raisins.
Will my picky eater actually like the taste?
The improved recipe with gluten-free oat flour delivers a flavor and texture that non-gluten-free family members enjoy as well, so it's rarely rejected as a 'health food' cookie.
Is this safe for a child with multiple food allergies?
It is gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher parve, and customers report it holds up well to simultaneous egg-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free substitutions. Always check the current ingredient label for your specific allergens.
Can I make these for a nut-free classroom?
The mix itself does not require nuts, and you can customize the batch by adding chocolate chips, raisins, or dried fruit instead of nuts, giving you full control over what goes into a nut-free classroom treat.
Can I make these into bar cookies for a kids' party tray?
Yes. Customers specifically call out that this mix works great for bar-style cookies, which are easy to cut into kid-friendly portions for parties and class events.
How long should I bake so the cookies are safe and fully cooked for kids?
Customers recommend a 9–10 minute bake time, noting that the cookies continue cooking on the sheet after being removed from the oven, so don't overbake.
Can I freeze the dough or finished cookies for busy school weeks?
Yes. Both the dough and baked cookies freeze well, making it easy to prep ahead and bake a small fresh batch on a school night.
Is this mix from a brand parents can trust?
King Arthur is a 100% employee-owned B Corporation with a long baking heritage, and the mix carries three independent certifications, which gives parents extra peace of mind.
Can I double the recipe for a big class event without ruining the texture?
Yes. Reviewers note that a double batch turns out well, so you can easily serve both the gluten-free child and their classmates from one baking session.
How is this different from a regular grocery-store chocolate chip cookie mix?
Unlike conventional mixes from brands like Nestle or Pillsbury, this one is independently certified gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher, and reviewers say the taste outperforms mass-market alternatives.
Are there any artificial colors or flavors my child doesn't need?
Customers describe the ingredients as very natural, and the mix is Non-GMO Project Verified, so it avoids genetically engineered ingredients and aligns with cleaner family baking.
What if my child has tried other gluten-free cookies and refused them?
Several customers say this was the first gluten-free cookie their family member accepted after years of rejecting other products, thanks to the oat flour base and improved recipe.
Can I pack these in a school lunch safely?
Yes. The baked cookies hold up well at room temperature and can be frozen, so they're easy to pack into a lunchbox as a homemade, allergen-aware treat.
How do I bake King Arthur Gluten-Free Cookie Mix from the box?
Prepare the mix according to the included instructions by adding the wet ingredients called for on the box (typically butter or oil, egg or egg substitute, and water or milk), then fold in your choice of chocolate chips, raisins, dried fruit, or nuts. Scoop onto a baking sheet and bake at the temperature listed on the box, generally 9–10 minutes, remembering that the cookies continue to cook on the sheet after removal from the oven.
Can I make dairy-free cookies with this mix?
Yes. The mix is Certified Kosher Parve and includes non-dairy preparation instructions. Replace the butter with a neutral oil or a dairy-free butter alternative and follow the rest of the recipe as written for dairy-free cookies.
Can I make vegan cookies with this mix?
Yes. Customers confirm successful vegan results by substituting oil for butter and using ¼ cup applesauce in place of the egg. The mix accommodates both substitutions without sacrificing texture.
Does this mix work with add-ins like chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, and dried fruit?
Yes. The brown sugar base is specifically designed to pair with chocolate chips, raisins, dried fruit, and nuts, and it adapts well to creative combinations like caramel chocolate chip with nuts, orange Craisin white chocolate chip, peanut butter chocolate chip, lemon blueberry, and butterscotch chip.
Is this mix compatible with butter, oil, margarine, or dairy-free butter substitutes?
Yes. The included instructions cover standard preparation with butter, and the mix performs equally well with oil, margarine, or dairy-free butter alternatives, giving you flexibility based on dietary needs.
What's in the box and what do I need to buy separately?
The 16-ounce box contains the dry cookie mix and a recipe card with preparation instructions. You supply the wet ingredients (butter or oil, an egg or egg substitute such as applesauce), any mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, and basic baking tools such as a mixing bowl and baking sheet.
Is this mix safe for someone with celiac disease?
Yes. The mix is Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GFCO), which tests products to 10 ppm or less of gluten. Customers with celiac disease, including those who had struggled with other gluten-free products, report successful baking with this mix.
How should I store the mix, the dough, and the baked cookies?
Store the unopened box in a cool, dry pantry. Prepared dough can be chilled for at least 30 minutes before baking or frozen for later use. Baked cookies freeze well and are reported to taste good straight from the freezer, giving you flexible storage options.
How is a gluten-free cookie mix different from a regular cookie mix?
A regular cookie mix uses wheat flour, which contains gluten. A gluten-free cookie mix replaces wheat with a blend of gluten-free flours and starches, in this case including gluten-free oat flour, and is independently certified to verify it meets strict gluten-free standards.
