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Celebrate the season with these easy to make Gluten-Free Christmas cookies with icing. These delicious cookies are not only fun to make with the kids but are full of flavor and perfect to share with your friends and family who can’t eat gluten. 

Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies

Gluten-free Christmas cookies have become a staple in our holiday Christmas tradition. With more and more people going off gluten we are always looking for gluten-free desserts to share with others. These gluten-free cut out cookies are a fun way to share our festive treats with everyone we meet. 

When we first started our journey to create gluten-free Christmas cookies there was a lot of trial and error, but we finally found the perfect recipe that everyone always enjoys. The key to the best gluten-free cookies is in the flour, and my go-to choice is always King Arthur gluten-free flour. It does the best and provides great flavor. With this flour choice and following these simple directions you will create gluten free Christmas cut out cookies that everyone will love in no time! 

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 to 4 tablespoons milk (or non-dairy milk for a dairy-free option), optional (see notes)

For the Icing:

2 cups powdered sugar

1-2 tablespoons milk (or non-dairy milk for a dairy-free option)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Food coloring (optional)

Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)

How to Make Gluten Free Christmas Cookies

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is too crumbly, you can add a little milk, a tablespoon at a time, until it’s manageable.

• Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

• Place a sheet of parchment paper on your work surface and dust it with gluten-free flour. 
• Roll out the cookie dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use your favorite Christmas cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough. Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.

• Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. If the icing is too thick, add a little more milk. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. If you want to make different colors of icing, divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl.
• Once the cookies are completely cool, use a small spatula or a pastry bag to ice the cookies with the prepared icing. Add sprinkles or edible glitter on top of the icing, if desired.

• Allow the icing to set for a few hours or overnight until it hardens.

• Once the icing is set, your gluten-free cut-out Christmas cookies are ready to be enjoyed! 

Tips Tricks and FAQs

• Gluten free flour blends can vary greatly. If the dough is too sticky, do not add the milk to the dough. You will want to add additional flour 1 tablespoon at a time. If the dough is too dry, add additional milk a little at a time until the dough holds together when mashed into a ball in your hand.
• You will want to use a high quality gluten-free flour that contains xanthan gum. This helps create the same texture of gluten which allows your cookies to not crumble. 
• You may find that your dough is a little bit stickier than traditional cut out cookies. I typically will roll the cookie dough out between two pieces of parchment to help prevent sticking. 
• Do not skip the step of chilling the dough. This helps the cookies keep their shape during the baking process. 
• Roll and handle the dough as little as possible. The more you manipulate it the more fragile it becomes. 
• Gluten free Christmas cookies tend to be a little bland, so add in the vanilla extract. 

Where to Buy Gluten Free Christmas Cookies

You can find gluten-free Christmas cookies at various places, both online and in physical stores. Here are some options: Grocery Stores, Health Food Stores, Online Retailers, Specialty Bakeries, Farmers’ Markets and Craft Fairs, Large Retail Chains, Make Your Own. If you enjoy baking, consider making your own gluten-free Christmas cookies. This way you can be assured the cookies are totally gluten-free.

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