Holiday Cookies: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Artificial Dye Free, and Tasty!
My son is gluten free and it is sometimes challenging to find a good recipe for Christmas cookies that is both gluten free and taste amazing- this recipe is - simply pit- amazing. The cookies came out perfectly crispy and just... amazing.
We used Bobs Red 1:1 gluten free flour and all organic ingredients.
Of note: natural food coloring is not as ‘bright’ as artificial ( especially the red and blue) which I kind of love but worth noting!
My Amazon shop has the food coloring and sprinkles that are artificial dye free! Happy Holidays!
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies (makes 1 dozen large cookies)
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
2 cups Cup4Cup multi-purpose gluten-free flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons milk or water
Preparation
1. In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt.
2. in the bowl of a standing mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture until the dough comes together.
5. Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper, shape into a disk, cover and refrigerate until firm, about 20-30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 325F.
7. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick.
8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place on a Silpat or parchment lined baking sheet
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges begin to turn golden.
10. Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.
11. For the icing: combine the ingredients in a bowl and stir until smooth.(to make dye-free red or blue icing substitute the juice from frozen raspberries, blueberries or blackberries for milk).