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4 INGREDIENT GLUTEN FREE SUGAR COOKIES | Easy Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

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Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

Cultural Context

Sugar cookies have a long history in American baking, often associated with holidays and celebrations. Their sweet, buttery flavor and simple decoration make them a favorite for festive occasions. Today, gluten-free versions allow those with dietary restrictions to enjoy this classic treat without sacrificing flavor or texture.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup butter
1 cup gluten-free measure for measure flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
additional granulated sugar for rolling
colored sugar (optional)

gluten-free all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: regular flour (not gluten-free)

Almond flour is lower in carbs but may alter texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and offers a different flavor.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: regular sugar

Erythritol is a sugar substitute with fewer calories.

1

Welcome to the channel and introduce the recipe for four ingredient gluten-free sugar cookies.

2

Gather ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 cup gluten-free measure for measure flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

3

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

4

In a medium bowl, add softened butter and 1/3 cup of sugar, then beat together with a hand mixer for 3-4 minutes until creamy.

5

Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract (or almond extract) and mix for another minute until blended.

6

Add 1 cup of gluten-free flour blend and mix slowly until combined, scraping the bowl as needed.

7

Scoop out tablespoon and a half-sized portions of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

8

Roll each portion in granulated sugar (and colored sugar if desired) to coat them.

9

Flatten each cookie with a glass.

10

Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes until lightly golden on the edges.

11

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

creamingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

medium bowlcookie sheetparchment paperhand mixercookie scoopglasswire rack

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Sugar CookiesGluten-Free Cookies

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