Amanda’s Own Cookie Dough is Gluten-Free & Allergy-Friendly!

Amanda’s Own has been well known and loved for their allergen-safe chocolate confections made in their dedicated facility. But now they’ve entered the realm of baking with this cookie dough.

Of course upon opening this hefty tub of cookie dough I had to sneak a few bites of glorious cookie dough (bonus of egg-free!). The first thing I noticed when peeling off the lid was how generous it was with chocolate chips. I mean – it’s fully loaded. I’m definitely not complaining though!

Tasting Notes for Amanda’s Own Cookie Dough

As is, it tastes just like classic cookie dough, but there was a strong hint of vanilla extract that hit me in the aftertaste. Not necessarily bad, but it did stop me from sneaking a few more cookie dough bites. Instead, like a good baker, I scooped the cookie dough onto a parchment lined cookie sheet using a tablespoon scoop as directed by the package. I gave them a quick press to flatten and popped them in the oven.

The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the room. Just 12 minutes (okay more like 15 because I missed my timer…) later, I had a tray of golden brown cookies taunting me. The cookies achieved a nice color, but they didn’t spread as expected. They stayed as plump little cookies.

Excitedly, I noshed on one very soon after removing them from the oven for a true freshly baked experience. I was pleasantly surprised to find a crisp exterior with a tender, chewy center. The flavor was sweet and just like a chocolate chip cookie. They were nicely sweetened without being overly sweet. The chocolate chips didn’t overpower, but were just right, giving each bite some semisweet melty richness.

The gluten-free flour blend in Amanda’s Own Cookie Dough is made up of brown rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca flour. But thankfully, there wasn’t a speck of the gritty feel that often comes along with brown rice flour. I honestly couldn’t get over how undetectably gluten-free these cookies are! I brought them over to a friends’ house one evening and they disappeared so quickly. We were all fans. At first bite, my friend exclaimed “these are like really good!”.

Like many allergy-friendly products, Amanda’s Own cookie dough is a bit of a luxury product. It’s definitely a treat. But if you’re in need of some really tasty allergy-friendly cookies for a birthday or party, I think it’d be worth it!

Chocolate Chip

Ingredients: flour blend (rice flour, potato flour, fiber blend-plant fiber, tapioca flour), chocolate chips (organic cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate & cocoa butter (not dairy-it is the fat component of the cocoa bean)), organic agave nectar, mechanically pressed organic palm oil, brown sugar, pure vanilla extract (water, alcohol 35% from cane sugar, sugar, vanilla extractives), baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), salt.

Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon dough): 110 calories, 5g fat, 15g carbs, 1g fiber, 15g sugars, 1g protein.*

Double Chocolate Chip

Ingredients: flour blend (rice flour, potato flour, fiber blend-plant fiber, tapioca flour), chocolate chips (organic cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate & cocoa butter (not dairy-it is the fat component of the cocoa bean)), organic agave nectar, mechanically pressed organic palm oil, brown sugar, pure vanilla extract (water, alcohol 35% from cane sugar, sugar, vanilla extractives), baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), salt.

Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon dough): 110 calories, 5g fat, 15g carbs, 1g fiber, 15g sugars, 1g protein.*

The Facts on Amanda’s Own Cookie Dough

Price: $18.75 per 30-ounce tub (bakes 24 cookies)

Availability: You can order Amanda’s Own Cookie Dough through their website below. They ship throughout the U.S.

Certifications: Amanda’s Own Cookie Dough is Certified Kosher.

Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Amanda’s Own Cookie Dough is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free,  peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian.*

For More Product Information: Visit the Amanda’s Own website at amandasown.com.

*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy. 

Taste like a classic chocolate chip cookie

Rated 5 out of 5

March 8, 2019

This generously chocolate studded cookie dough bakes up into delicious, thick, and chewy cookies. They’re just sweet enough and taste like a classic chocolate chip cookie. These aren’t just good for gluten-free cookies – they’re actually really good cookies, period. They’re undetectably gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan and were such a hit with all my friends!

Leah