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Gluten free sugar cookies

Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Course Cookies
Servings 20 Cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Brown rice flour
  • 1 Cup Tapioca starch
  • 2 Tbsp Potato starch
  • 1/2 tsp Xanthan gum
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 Cup Cococut oil not melted
  • 3/4 Cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Egg Replacer Bob's Mill Brand
  • 2 tbsp Warm water
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Almond or orange extract (optional one or the other, not both)
  • 2 Tbsp Cold water (only if needed)

Instructions
 

  • In medium sized bowl combine flour, starches, xanthan, baking powder, and salt and whisk together. Set aside.
  • The consistency of the coconut oil in it's solid state may vary. Your coconut oil MUST be in a completely solid state. If it is not, you may have to chill it for 30 minutes first. To do this, measure 3/4 cup of coconut oil and put it in an air tight container in the refrigerator. 
  • In bowl of stand mixer with paddle attachment, combine coconut oil (not melted) and sugar and mix together until smooth. Scrape down bowl.
  • In small bowl add one tablespoon of Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer with 2 tbsp of warm water and let sit to thicken for one minute. (Review the instructions on the back of the package as well)
  • Add the egg replacer, vanilla and 1/4 tsp flavor of choice (almond or orange) to the coconut oil and sugar.
  • Mix all the wet ingredients together with mixer until smooth. Scrape down bowl.
  • Slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture and continue to mix on low until the dough looks crumbly. This should only take a few minutes.
  • Remove the mixing bowl from mixer and continue to form your cookie dough by hand. As you mix, if your dough seems just right, stop there. If you need a little extra moisture, you might need to add 2 tablespoons of cold water, one tablespoon at a time until you reach a perfect dough consistency. Your dough should not be sticky.
  • Once dough is formed, divide it into 4 equal portions and wrap each one in plastic wrap.
  • Chill dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. (Do this before you remove your cookie dough from the refrigerator).
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator.
  • Cut two additional pieces of parchment paper.
  • If necessary dust the bottom piece of parchment paper with a tiny bit of brown rice flour.
  • Place one of your dough portions in the middle of the 2 pieces of parchment paper and roll out your dough. This will prevent it from sticking to your rolling pin.
  • With desired cookie cutters, cut out your shapes 1/4 inch thick and place them at least 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.
  • When tray is full, place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 7 minutes before baking. This trick will also help your cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake 11-12 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from cookie sheet and place on wire rack to cool completely.
  • Repeat until all cookies are made. The number of cookies this dough makes will vary depending on the size of your cookie cutters. My number is only an estimate.
  • Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate them using my Gluten Free Royal Icing Recipe found here https://stayglutenfree.com/recipe/gluten-free-vegan-royal-icing/
  • If you choose not to decorate these cookies with icing and you would like to use sprinkles instead, you will need to sprinkle them before baking.
  • Let the icing dry completely.
  • Serve and enjoy!