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gluten free sugar cookie

Gluten Free Sugar Cookie

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Equipment

  • Stand or hand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin and cookie cutters

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (270g)
  • 1 tsp Xanthan Gum (if not included in the flour blend)
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter (170g)
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (150g)
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Optional: Almond Extract

Instructions
 

  • Preparation
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mixing Dry Ingredients
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (if needed), baking powder, and salt.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Adding Eggs and Flavorings
    Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
  • Combining Wet and Dry Ingredients
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is sticky, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Rolling and Cutting
    Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Baking
    Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.