Gluten Free Melt in Your Mouth Shortbread
Indulge in the buttery perfection of Gluten-Free Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread, a classic cookie reimagined for gluten-free diets without compromising on flavor or texture. Made with just five simple ingredients—gluten-free all-purpose flour, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt—this recipe transforms into delicate, crumbly cookies that truly live up to their name. With only 10 minutes of prep and a quick 12-minute bake, these shortbread cookies are both effortless and utterly satisfying. Perfect for holiday platters, afternoon tea, or everyday treats, they’ll delight everyone from gluten-free eaters to traditional shortbread lovers. Serve these tender cookies alongside a warm beverage for a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s impossible to resist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 180 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 227 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 90 grams Powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar. Using a hand or stand mixer, cream them together on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and salt, then mix until fully incorporated.
Gradually sift in the gluten-free all-purpose flour. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together and is smooth. Avoid over-mixing to maintain a tender texture.
Scoop out the dough in tablespoon-sized portions and roll into small balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently press each ball with a fork to flatten slightly, creating the classic shortbread pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your gluten-free shortbread cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.7 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.5 g | 582% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 631 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.5 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
