GLUTEN-FREE BASIC SUGAR COOKIES
My husband is gluten free, so I made my mother's famous sugar cookies recipe gluten free, and they are the best homemade gluten-free cookies we've ever made. Perfect recipe for Christmas cookies!
Provided by Angela Marie
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Time 1h44m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Stir gluten-free flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, nutmeg, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Beat sugar and shortening with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add beaten eggs, milk, and vanilla extract; beat until light and airy, about 2 minutes. Add gluten-free flour mixture in small batches and stir until dough is just combined.
- Pat dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dust rolling pin and cookie cutters with confectioners' sugar. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut cookies and place 2 inches apart onto the baking sheets.
- Whisk egg yolk with food coloring and water in a small bowl. Decorate cookies with mixture using a child's paintbrush. Sprinkle sugar sprinkles on top.
- Bake in the the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 76.3 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
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Bishek Limbu
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made these cookies with different flours, sugars, and add-ins, and they always turn out great.
Ajit Sunchari
[email protected]These cookies were a little too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was great. I think I'll try adding an extra egg yolk next time.
Luna Moon
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Mahammad Zain
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for me, but I think that's just my personal preference. Otherwise, they were great!
lalith samarasinha
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sugar cookies, but these were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Lizzie Qui
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I love that they're gluten-free, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.
Vivian Oppong
[email protected]These cookies were a little too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was great. I think I'll try adding an extra egg yolk next time.
Musab Majid
[email protected]I've been looking for a good gluten-free sugar cookie recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely it. Thanks for sharing!
Philile Ndlovu
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sheik sab Shehryar
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Asim Kakar
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for me, but I think that's just my personal preference. Otherwise, they were great!
Jahid Niloy
[email protected]These cookies were a breeze to make and they tasted amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
Dil Rub
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made these cookies with different flours, sugars, and add-ins, and they always turn out great.
lig bini yabutu lig
[email protected]These cookies were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some vanilla extract or almond extract next time.
Lord_Marshell67
[email protected]5 stars! These are the best gluten-free sugar cookies I've ever had.
Aajiz Samejo
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe and delicious results! My kids loved these cookies.
Saheed Olasunkanmi
[email protected]These cookies were a little too crumbly for me, but the flavor was great. I think I might try adding an extra egg next time to see if that helps.
zak aria
[email protected]I've tried many gluten-free sugar cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness.
Jay Roberson
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love that they're gluten-free, too, so everyone can enjoy them.