Spooky Gluten-free Ghost Cookies | Cream Cheese Cutout Cookies with Royal Icing

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gluten free flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour (not gluten free)

Almond flour can be a healthier option, but not gluten free.

Make the dough by combining gluten free flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.

Add sugar and beat until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on the prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Decorate with royal icing, food coloring, and sprinkles as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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