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Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

Having a gluten allergy doesn't have to stop anyone from enjoying a Holiday sugar cookie!
5 from 2 votes
Servings: 24
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients  

Icing:

Instructions 

  • In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • in the bowl of a standing mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture until the dough comes together.
  • Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper, shape into a disk, cover and refrigerate until firm, about 20-30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325F.
  • Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place on a Silpat or parchment lined baking sheet
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges begin to turn golden.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.
  • For the icing: combine the ingredients in a bowl and stir until smooth.
  • (to make dye-free red or blue icing substitute the juice from frozen raspberries, blueberries or blackberries for milk). 
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