

Use those cute cookie cutters to make these gluten-free gingerbread cookies next! The metal ones make cleaner cuts than the plastic ones and are easier to use. Cut into ShapesĬut dough into shapes with metal cookie cutters. Place half of the cookie dough onto the surface and sprinkle with another 2-3 tablespoons of powdered sugar.įlatten out the cookie dough using a rolling pin until the dough is ¼ – ⅓ inch thick. By skipping flour and using powdered sugar you prevent sticking while adding even more flavor to your cookies! Sprinkle about ¼-cup of powdered sugar over a cutting board. You can either refrigerate the dough at this stage for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2-3 months until ready to use. Once the flour is completely absorbed and the dough sticks together you are ready to roll. Little by little pour in the flour allowing it to fully combine after each addition. Mix until crumbly.Īdd in the egg and extracts and continue to mix for 1-2 more minutes. Cut it into cubes and load into a large bowl or stand mixer along with the sugar.Ĭream the butter and sugar with a stand or handheld mixer on medium speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the dough resembles coarse crumbs. Take your butter straight from the refrigerator. Please see the recipe card below for more detailed ingredient amounts. The basic steps for making cut-out cookies are simple to follow.
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How to Make this Gluten-Free Cut-Out Sugar Cookie Recipe Both clear vanilla extract and almond extract are used to give this recipe a unique taste. You can try substituting with vegan “buttery sticks” or margarine if you are dairy-free. This is where a large majority of the flavor comes from. Regular, white sugar is best. Do not replace with a sugar alternative such as coconut or even turbinado sugar. You can also substitute for a blend of white rice flour, tapioca starch, and xanthan gum. All purpose flour or Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend may be used. The simple ingredients you need to make this cut-out cookie recipe include:
