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Delicious gluten free gingerbread cookies decorated for the holidays

Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies

Deliciously spiced gluten-free gingerbread cookies, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose gluten free flour blend
  • ¾ teaspoon xanthan gum omit if your blend already contains it
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1¼ teaspoons ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 4 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature, beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Royal Icing (for decorating - optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and brown sugar. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Roughly chop the butter and add it to your dry ingredients, mixing until it resembles coarse sand.
  4. Create a well in the center and add the molasses, honey, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  6. Roll one half out to about 1/4-inch thick, cut out shapes, and chill again for 10 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Bake the shapes for about 9 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Let cool before decorating with royal icing.

Notes

These cookies are great for making ahead! Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about 5 days, or freeze them for several months. For best results, don’t skip chilling the dough to ensure perfect crunch.