Gluten-Free Christmas Sugar Cookies

Gluten Free
Gluten-Free Christmas Sugar Cookies
120 min.
24
189kcal

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Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delightful Gluten-Free Christmas Sugar Cookies! Perfectly soft and sweet, these cookies are a festive treat that everyone can enjoy, regardless of dietary restrictions. With a rich buttery flavor and a hint of vanilla, they are sure to become a favorite in your holiday baking repertoire.

What makes these cookies truly special is their gluten-free nature, allowing those with gluten sensitivities to indulge in the joy of holiday baking without worry. The use of Betty All-Purpose Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend ensures a perfect texture that rivals traditional sugar cookies, making them a hit with both gluten-free and gluten-loving friends alike.

These cookies are not just about taste; they also offer a fun and creative outlet for the whole family. Gather your loved ones, roll out the dough, and use festive cookie cutters to create charming shapes that will brighten up your holiday gatherings. Once baked, you can decorate them with a simple glaze and a sprinkle of sugar, adding a personal touch to each cookie.

Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, gifting homemade treats, or simply enjoying a cozy night in, these Gluten-Free Christmas Sugar Cookies are the perfect addition to your festive celebrations. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let the holiday baking begin!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder gluten-free
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 2.5 cups rice flour gluten free all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup shortening 
  • teaspoons vanilla gluten-free

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, shortening and softened butter with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. On low speed, beat in vanilla and egg. Stir in flour blend, baking powder and salt until well mixed. Divide dough in half; shape each half into disk. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.
  2. Heat oven to 375F. On work surface lightly sprinkled with flour blend, roll each half of dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  3. Cut with 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter.
  4. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  5. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  6. Let stand 2 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Stir together Glaze ingredients.
  7. Spread on cookies.
  8. Sprinkle with additional granulated sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories189kcal
Protein2.75%
Fat40.74%
Carbs56.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.25
Glycemic Load
14.67
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.9478260978408%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:188.57kcal
9.43%
Fat:8.58g
13.21%
Saturated Fat:3.64g
22.77%
Carbohydrates:26.78g
8.93%
Net Carbohydrates:26.38g
9.59%
Sugar:13.34g
14.82%
Cholesterol:17.14mg
5.71%
Sodium:66.93mg
2.91%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.34%
100%
Protein:1.3g
2.61%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.1%
Selenium:3.23µg
4.62%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.84%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.73%
Vitamin A:130.11IU
2.6%
Vitamin K:2.61µg
2.49%
Phosphorus:24.21mg
2.42%
Vitamin B3:0.44mg
2.19%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.04%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.7%
Fiber:0.4g
1.6%
Magnesium:6.36mg
1.59%
Copper:0.02mg
1.21%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.12%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.06%
Calcium:10.49mg
1.05%