I tried and ranked 14 store-bought gluten-free cookies, and here's my honest review. From the classic and familiar to the unique and surprising, these cookies offer a range of flavors and textures. Here's my ranking, with commentary on each one.
Cybele's Confetti Cookies: These cookies are the closest thing to a regular cookie I've found. They're moist, gooey, and soft, with large, chewy sprinkles. They felt high-quality and standard, making me forget I was eating gluten-free. A true 10 out of 10.
Siete Mexican Wedding Cookies: Unique and simple, these cookies are made with almond flour and coconut oil, with a strong nutty flavor and a wave of cinnamon. They're bite-sized and easy to eat, making them a fun, unique treat.
Tate's Lemon Cookies: These thin and crispy cookies have a strong buttery flavor to balance the lemon. They're indulgent yet refreshing, and I could see myself having them daily with tea. They're impossible to resist.
Mi-Del Ginger Snaps: Chewy and satisfying, these ginger snaps are made with brown sugar and have a strong ginger-zing flavor. They're perfect for the colder months, but not an everyday cookie.
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 fully what I expected.
Golden Gluten-Free Oreo: These cookies perfectly mimic the texture of regular Oreos, with a thick and satisfying bite. They have a sugary-vanilla flavor, reminiscent of Vanilla Wafers, and are a solidly simple cookie.
Siete Strawberries and Cream: These bite-sized cookies have a powdery top and a strong, natural strawberry flavor. They're great for a quick sweet treat, but not the cookies you'd want to chow down on 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 cookie but not the one I'd reach for most often.
Double Stuff Gluten-Free Oreo: These cookies are almost impossible to find, but they're great for those nostalgic moments. They have a delicate cocoa flavor and a burst of sugary sweetness, making them irresistible.
Made Good Salted Caramel Cookies: These cookies burst with a lot of different flavors, from a salty kick to a sweet caramel aftertaste. They're a great cookie with a solid texture and interesting flavor.
Partake Snickerdoodle Cookies: These soft, moist cookies have a delicately soft texture and a hint of sugar, cinnamon, and butter. They're enjoyable but not the snickerdoodle cookie I used to love.
Schär Butter Cookies: These cookies have a satisfying crunch on the outside and a creamy, smooth texture as you chew. They have a subtly sweet and buttery taste, making them a simple, enjoyable cookie.
Simple Mills Toasted Pecan Cookies: These cookies have a classic nutty and sugary flavor, but they're a bit boring. They're enjoyable but not thrilling, and they got overlooked by other great cookies.
Glutino Chocolate Chip Cookies: These cookies have a pleasant texture reminiscent of Famous Amos cookies but lack flavor. They're not sweet, doughy, or buttery, and the texture feels grainy on the tongue.
