Gluten Free Cut Out Cookies Recipe

The secret to making really great gluten free cut out cookies is using a recipe that will hold its shape when baked and not spread out.
Fortunately I was a cookie decorator full time before I started this website and I created this gluten free cut out cookie recipe to do exactly that!
If you follow the tips and directions outlined in the recipe you won’t go wrong.
A simple, quick, and tasty gluten free cut out cookies recipe that holds its shape well and is perfect for decorating.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1.5 sticks butter, or dairy free margarine , 175g
• 3.5 cups All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend , 450g
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sugar , 200g
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp xanthan gum , omit if included in your flour blend
• 1 teaspoon gluten free baking powder
• 1/2 tsp almond extract

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat your oven to 350F
2. Cream together dairy free margarine, or regular butter,  and sugar.
3. Add in eggs, vanilla, and almond extracts and mix until combined, remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
4. Measure out the dry ingredients into another bowl and mix by hand to combine the gum and baking powder.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the sugar and egg mixture and mix well to combine.
6. If the cookie dough is too soft to roll out at this point, place it in a bag or in a covered bowl in the fridge to allow the margarine to harden enough so that you can roll it out later.
7. When the dough has hardened roll it out on parchment paper, I use cling wrap to cover the top of the dough as I roll it out so that it does not stick to the rolling pin, I don't use extra flour.
8. Bake cookies for 12 - 14 minutes at 350F on a parchment lined baking sheet.
9. Allow to cool on baking sheet, the cookies will firm up once cooled.
10. When they are fully cooled they are ready for decorating.