I tried and ranked 14 store-bought gluten-free cookies, focusing on texture, flavor, and aftertaste. Here's my ranking and commentary:
- Cybele's Confetti Cookies: These cookies are the closest thing to a regular cookie I've found. They're gooey, soft, and have a fun, chewy texture with large sprinkles. They're perfectly sweet and high-quality, making me forget I was eating gluten-free.
- Tate's Lemon Cookies: These thin, crispy cookies have a strong buttery flavor and a strong lemony aroma. They're indulgent yet refreshing, and I could see myself having them daily with tea.
- Mi-Del Ginger Snaps: Chewy and satisfying, these ginger snaps have a strong brown sugar flavor and a hint of ginger. They're a bit sugar-forward at first, but the ginger builds as you chew.
- Tate's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: These thin, crispy cookies have a fun textural juxtaposition with plump, chewy raisins and a bit of ginger. They're delicious but not quite as unique as the top-ranked cookies.
- Golden Gluten-Free Oreo: These cookies mimic the texture of regular Oreos, with a thick and satisfying bite. They have a sugary-vanilla flavor, reminiscent of Vanilla Wafers.
- Siete Strawberries and Cream: These bite-sized cookies have a powdery top and a crisp texture. They burst with natural strawberry flavor and a creamy center, but they're almost too flavorful to eat in one sitting.
- Walker's Shortbread Rounds: These cookies have a not-too-crispy texture, are easy to chew, and have a delicate buttery taste. They're a solid option but not the most exciting.
- Double Stuff Glutino Oreo: These cookies have a delicate cocoa flavor and a burst of sugary sweetness. They're not as crunchy as regular Oreos but are still enjoyable.
- Made Good Salted Caramel Cookies: These cookies have a crunchy texture and a burst of flavors, with a salty kick followed by sweet caramel. They're a great cookie but not my favorite.
- Partake Snickerdoodle Cookies: These soft, moist cookies have a delicate texture and a balanced flavor. They're not as exciting as I expected for a snickerdoodle.
- Schär Butter Cookies: These cookies have a satisfying crunch on the outside and a creamy, smooth texture. They're subtly sweet and buttery, but they're not spectacular.
- Simple Mills Toasted Pecan Cookies: These cookies have a classic nutty and sugary flavor, but they're a bit boring and not thrilling.
- Glutino Chocolate Chip Cookies: These cookies have a grainy texture and a lack of flavor. They're not sweet, doughy, or buttery, and they leave a chalk-like aftertaste.
- Siete Mexican Wedding Cookies: These cookies have a strong nutty flavor and a wave of cinnamon. They're unique and simple, but they're not as indulgent as the top-ranked cookies.
