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Pack of gluten free animal crackers, a tasty snack alternative.

Gluten Free Animal Crackers

Whimsical and delicious gluten-free animal crackers that take you back to your childhood, easy to make and fun for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 crackers
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum Omit if your blend already contains it
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter At room temperature
  • 1 large egg At room temperature, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Icing and Decor
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • ½ teaspoon light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lukewarm water Plus more as needed
  • Gel food coloring Optional
  • Rainbow nonpareils Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients: gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum, cornstarch, confectioners’ sugar, kosher salt, and baking soda.
  3. Mix in the wet ingredients: unsalted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Combine until a dough forms.
Baking
  1. Roll out the dough on a floured surface, cut into animal shapes, and place on the baking sheet.
  2. Bake until golden.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once cooled, frost with icing and add sprinkles if desired.
  2. Store in an airtight container to maintain crunch.

Notes

Let the dough rest for a few minutes before rolling for better texture. For a fun twist, use seasonal cookie cutters instead of animal shapes.