These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites are made with rice flour. Chopped nuts add some crunchiness. This easy-to-make recipe is a terrific alternative to use when you need to avoid wheat flour.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites

1 1/2 cups rice flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 cup (6 ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

1/2 cup chopped nuts

1. Combine rice flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add rice flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease. Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove parchment paper with cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight container.

Makes 48 (4 dozen) cookies.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/48 of recipe): Calories: 70 Calories from Fat: 25 Total Fat: 3 g Saturated Fat: 1.5 g Cholesterol: 10 mg Sodium: 50 mg Carbohydrates: 11 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 6 g Protein: 1 g

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