Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies (Gluten-Free)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Servings

    20 -24

  • Calories

    136 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies (Gluten-Free)

Easy and delicious gluten-free cookies for Valentine's day! 

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Ingredients

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Sugar Cookies:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water or milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum omit if your all-purpose flour has it
  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour + more for rolling/dusting

Sugar Cookie Frosting:

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons corn syrup
  • Food Coloring optional
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Instructions

For the Cookies:

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar at medium speed.
  2. Add the egg, water or milk, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Blend until mixed well.
  3. Add the xanthan gum, if necessary, and the flour. Mix at a low speed until well combined.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or a silicone mat).
  6. Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface, until about ¼-inch thick.
  7. Cut out with your favorite cookie cutters, and place the cookies on a baking sheet, allowing space between each one. Make sure the cookies are not touching.
  8. Reform and roll out the scrap dough, then continue cutting more cookies.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven, and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before removing to a cooling rack. Cool completely before decorating.
  10. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

For the Frosting:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, milk, vanilla, and corn syrup. Whisk until smooth, adding more milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
  2. If using, add the food coloring and whisk until smooth and the color is even. Use it to frost the sugar cookies and refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Not all gluten-free flours are the same. King Arthur Measure for Measure, Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour, and Namaste Perfect Flour Blend are the three all-purpose flours that I’ve made this with and that have yielded great cookies.
  • Refrigeration is a must, otherwise your dough will be too sticky to roll, and the cookies will spread. If you roll out your dough and it’s too sticky to “pick up,” put it back in the fridge before cutting.
  • Gluten-free flour absorbs less moisture compared to regular flour. As with any gluten-free recipe, using the same amount of flour provided in the recipe is recommended, and substitutions are highly discouraged.

     

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 136kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22.1g (7%) Protein 1.2g (2%) Fat 4.8g (7%) Saturated Fat 2.9g (15%) Cholesterol 21.5mg (7%) Sodium 33.4mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20-24

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 136kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 22.1g 7%
Protein 1.2g 2%
Fat 4.8g 7%
Saturated Fat 2.9g 15%
Cholesterol 21.5mg 7%
Sodium 33.4mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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