Gluten Free Sugar Cookies
Buttery, soft, and perfectly sweet, these Gluten Free Sugar Cookies are a must-try treat for any occasion! Made with gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum, these cookies are delicately crisp on the edges and soft in the center, making them ideal for decorating or enjoying plain. The dough comes together effortlessly with a mix of pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and a hint of vanilla and optional almond extract for an extra layer of flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these cookies bake to golden perfection in under 10 minutes, offering a quick and easy way to create festive, gluten-free desserts for family and friends. Whether you’re cutting them into fun shapes or keeping it simple, these cookies are perfect for holidays, birthdays, or an everyday sweet indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Lightly flour your work surface with gluten-free flour. Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1-inch space between each cookie.
Chill the cookie cutouts in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are just slightly golden. Be careful not to overbake to keep the cookies soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate as desired with icing, sprinkles, or leave plain. Enjoy your gluten-free sugar cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.5 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.5 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 1786 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 433.2 g | 158% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 5% | |
*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.
