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Gluten Free Sugar Cookies Recipe

Sharon L.
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies give you the best sugar cookies without all the hassle. Frosting and sprinkles make them extra fun!
4 from 52 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine Gluten Free
Servings 30 1 cookie
Calories 163 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Palm Shortening Or vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Egg Room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Gluten Free Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk Dairy free or regular

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream together the shortening and granulated sugar in a bowl of a stand mix fitted with the paddle attachment.
  • Mix until fluffy and smooth.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition and then mix in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate, medium bowl, sift together the gluten free flour, xanthan gum, salt, and baking powder.
  • Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and mix to combine.
  • Add another 1/3 of the dry ingredients, mixing well. Repeat with the remaining flour.
  • Use a scoop (2 1/2 tablespoon) to portion the dough and drop onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Place 12 cookies per sheet, baking in batches as necessary.
  • Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes or until the bottoms are slightly browned and the middle is cooked through.
  • Cool the cookies on the pan for 5 minutes then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • When the cookies are cool, add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to a microwave safe bowl and mix until smooth.
  • Heat the glaze in the microwave for 15 seconds and then stir well.
  • Carefully dip the cooled cookies in the glaze and top with sprinkles. Place on a wire rack until the glaze is set.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container up to 4 days (place wax paper between layers).
  • Cookies can be frozen after they are glazed and the glaze has set completely. Defrost at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 8mgSugar: 13g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Cookies, Desserts, Easy, Family Meals and Snacks, Frosting, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Desserts, Party Food, Snacks
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