6 Best Gluten Free Cookie Recipes From Scratch

Best Gluten Free Cookies from Scratch

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YAMMIE FROM YAMMIES GLUTENFREEDOM CARA FROM FORK AND BEANS ERIN FROM TEXANERIN BAKING ALANNA FROM THE BOJON GOURMET MEGAN FROM THE GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN

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Letter from the Editor

Dear Gluten Free Foodies, If theres one dessert that can cater to everyone, in some shape or form, its the cookie. Cookies come in almost every flavor and size, but there are some gluten free cookie recipes that naturally stand out above the rest. Making cookies from scratch is a relaxing activity that rewards you with a delicious treat when youre finished. The nuanced and delicate flavor evident in these homemade cookie recipes is only one of the reasons youll be excited to make another batch. Weve collected some of our best gluten free cookie recipes into this easily printable eCookbook. Once you taste one of these cookies from scratch, youll find yourself baking them all. These recipes can be used for any occasion; kids and adults alike will devour them! These gluten free cookies will delight the entire family. Recipes like Chocolate Fudge Crinkles (p. 7) will satisfy the chocolate lover in your life, and kids will fall in love with the Circus Animal Cookies (p. 13) with bright colored Royal Icing (p. 15). No one will say no to any of these indulgent gluten free cookie recipes. Everyone loves a good cookie, and these gluten free cookie recipes are the best of the best. Sincerely,

Audrey Huggett, Editor, FaveGlutenFreeRecipes.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Photo Credits .............................................................................................................................. 2 Ginger Molassses cookies ................................................................................................................... 6
By: Alanna from the Bojon Gourmet .......................................................................................................... 6

Chocolate Fudge Crinkles ................................................................................................................... 8

By: Yammie from Yammies Glutenfreedom ........................................................................................... 8

Peanut Butter Chocolate Drop Cookies ....................................................................................... 10

By: Megan from The Gluten Free Vegan ................................................................................................. 10

Everything-Nothing Cookies............................................................................................................ 11
By: Kristy from Keepin It Kind ................................................................................................................. 11

Coconut Peanut Buttter Balls .......................................................................................................... 13

By: Erin from Texanerin Baking ............................................................................................................... 13

Circus Animal Cookies ....................................................................................................................... 15

By: Cara from Fork and Beans ................................................................................................................... 15

Royal Icing ............................................................................................................................................. 17

By: Cara from Fork and Beans ................................................................................................................... 17

More Gluten-Free Recipes ................................................................................................................ 18

Appetizers ......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Breads ................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Casserole Recipes ........................................................................................................................................... 18 Dinner Recipes ................................................................................................................................................ 18

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Gluten Free Beverages.................................................................................................................................. 18 Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes .................................................................................................................. 18 Gluten Free Desserts ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Gluten Free Pasta ........................................................................................................................................... 18 Holiday Recipes .............................................................................................................................................. 18 Salad .................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Sauces and Condiments ............................................................................................................................... 18 Side Dish Recipes............................................................................................................................................ 18 Snacks ................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Soups, Stews, Chili .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Vegetarian......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Thank You .............................................................................................................................................. 19

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GINGER MOLASSSES COOKIES

BY: ALANNA FROM THE BOJON GOURMET
You're sure to fall in love with these Ginger Molasses Cookies. A soft, chewy texture with a deep flavor will make these cookies a stand-by favorite in your household. Allowing the cookie dough to sit overnight gives the flavors a chance to blend together, and you'll get thicker and chewier cookies in return for your patience. After eating one of these gluten free molasses cookies, you won't be able to stop yourself from eating another.

Ingredients 1 cup (4 ounces) oat flour 3/4 cup (4 ounces) sweet rice flour (such as Mochiko brand) 1/4 cup (1 ounce) tapioca flour teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon fine sea 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and kept warm 1/3 cup (3 1/2 ounces) molasses 1/3 cup (2 1/4 ounces) light or dark brown sugar 1/3 cup (2 1/4 ounces) granulated sugar, plus another 1/3 cup for rolling the cookies 1 large egg (2 ounces out of shell) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions 1. In a medium bowl, sift together the flours, xanthan gum, baking soda, spices and salt.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the butter, molasses, brown sugar, and 1/3 cup of the

granulated sugar. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour mixture with a sturdy wooden spoon. Once the flour is incorporated, stir vigorously for 40 strokes - this activates the xanthan gum and makes for chewy cookies.
3. Cover the dough and chill until firm, 1-2 hours or preferably 1-2 days. 4. When you're ready to bake, position a rack in the upper third of the oven and

preheat to 350F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Place the remaining 1/3 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. 5. Scoop the cookies into 1" balls (a spring-loaded #40 ice cream scoop works wonders) and roll each ball in the sugar. Place the balls at least 2" apart on the cookie sheet. 6. Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, until they are puffed and cracked, and the dough between the cracks looks under baked, 7-10 minutes, rotating the pan after 5 minutes to ensure even baking. Repeat with the second sheet. 7. Let the cookies cool slightly on the sheet (or if they've been overcooked, whisk the parchment and cookies straight off the sheet and onto a cooling rack), then use a thin, metal spatula to remove the cookies to a cooling rack. Cool completely (the cookies will still be baking from residual heat), then store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Notes: If you can, start these cookies a day (or even two) ahead; the dough benefits from a day of chilling, resulting in thicker, chewier, smoother cookies. If you must have cookies straight away, go ahead and bake some off; they will spread more, and will have a thinner and more brittle texture, but they will still be good. I recommend weighing the ingredients for these (and all) cookies as slight variations in amounts can cause the cookies to spread too little or not enough. I used a dark, unsulphured molasses here, but I'm guessing that blackstrap or light molasses will work, too, though blackstrap will have a more assertive molasses flavor, whereas the light stuff will yield a milder, kid-friendly cookie. Sweet rice flour is stickier than regular, and recommended here; if you only have regular rice flour, try increasing the xanthan gum to 1/2 teaspoon.

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CHOCOLATE FUDGE CRINKLES

BY: YAMMIE FROM YAMMIES GLUTENFREEDOM
You'll fall in love with these Chocolate Fudge Crinkles. Powdered sugar covers a soft, fudgy center in these chocolate cookies. These homemade cookies are easy to make and you'll only need six simple ingredients to get started. The snowy look created by the powdered sugar coating makes this recipe for chocolate fudge cookies perfect for the holiday season, but no one's going to complain if you serve them up in summer, spring, fall, or winter.

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (dairy-free, if you want), divided 3 large egg whites, room temperature 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon cornstarch

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Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Melt 1 cup of the chocolate chips in glass bowl in microwave. If you have a powerful microwave like I do, turn down the power to about 20%, stirring about every 45 seconds or so until smooth. 2. Beat whites in large bowl to soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1 cup of the powdered sugar. Continue beating until mixture resembles soft marshmallow crme. 3. Whisk together another 1 cup of powdered sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt and add to the whites. Beat in the melted chocolate until thoroughly combined. Add the remaining chocolate chips. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes. It becomes more stiff and easier to work with if you let it rest. 4. Place the remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in bowl. Roll rounded tablespoons of the dough in the sugar and coat thickly. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. 5. Bake until puffed and tops crack, about 10 minutes. Cool on sheets on rack 10 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool.

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PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOL ATE DROP COOKIES BY: MEGAN FROM THE GLUTEN FREE VEGAN
Anything with chocolate and peanut butter has to be utterly delicious, right? The six ingredients used to make these Peanut Butter Chocolate Drop Cookies are nothing fancy, but when used together they yield one of the best no bake dessert recipes you've had. Feel free to use butter and milk in these no bake cookies if you are not on a vegan diet.

Ingredients 1 /2 cup vegan margarine 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (I used plain unsweetened almond milk) 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar cup cocoa powder cup peanut butter 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats (I use Only Oats)

Instructions

1. Prepare two large baking sheets by lining with waxed paper or parchment paper. 2. In a large saucepan over medium heat bring the margarine, milk, sugar and cocoa powder to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. 3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add peanut butter and rolled oats. Mix well to combine. 4. Working fast, drop mixture by teaspoons to the prepared baking sheet.
5. Refrigerate until hardened.

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EVERYTHING-NOTHING COOKIES
BY: KRISTY FROM KEEPIN IT KIND
If you've got a lot of baking ingredients hanging around your kitchen, use them up in this recipe for EverythingNothing Cookies. These cookies are full of things that are good for you, like peanut butter and oats, that won't leave you regretting your indulgence an hour later. You'll love these cookies that are packed with flavor and color. You'd never guess that you were eating vegan and gluten free cookies! Be sure to hide a couple of these for yourself, since your family will devour these cookies before they're done cooling.

Ingredients 3 cups rolled oats (make sure the oats are certified gluten-free) 1/2 cup flax meal 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 chia egg (1 tablespoon chia seeds mixed with 3 tablespoon warm water and left to set until gel-like 1 banana, mashed 1 cup peanut butter 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon molasses (I used blackstrap molasses) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup goji berries 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips cup cacao nibs

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Directions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Prepare

your chia egg and let it gel for about 10 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, mix together all of your dry ingredients. 3. In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to blend together all of your wet ingredients. 4. Add your wet ingredients to your dry ingredients and use a wooden spoon to stir it

together. This will be a very thick, sticky batter so prepare to use some elbow grease. Fold in the goji berries, chocolate chips, and cacao nibs.
5. Using a tablespoon, shape heaping spoonfuls into round balls, then flatten a

bit. Place them on the cookie sheets. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes and remove from heat. Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

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COCONUT PEANUT BUTTTER BALLS

BY: ERIN FROM TEXANERIN BAKING
Packed with flavor and protein, these Coconut Peanut Butter Protein Balls would be a great snack for kids heading to after school activities or adults who need a boost on the commute home. This recipe for coconut balls is easy to make and full of good nutrients that will keep your love ones powered up and ready for anything! You won't mind when your kids steal a couple extra of these healthy peanut butter cookies on the sly.

Ingredients Chocolate Layer

1/2 cup (50 grams) walnuts 16 dates (100 grams)* 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter 2 tablespoons cocoa powder ** 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Peanut Butter Layer

2 tablespoons unflavored protein powder 5 tablespoons natural peanut butter 5 tablespoons coconut butter teaspoon vanilla

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Instructions 1. Grind the walnuts and dates in the bowl of your food processor until the walnuts are

finely ground. Add the peanut butter, cocoa powder and vanilla and process until thoroughly combined and uniform.

2. Take mixture out of the bowl and roll the dough out onto a Silpat or a piece of

parchment paper. I rolled it over half of the Silpat, using the other half of the Silpat to cover the dough so that my pin wouldn't get dirty. butter and vanilla. I used my fingers to get it all combined but you could use an electric mixer if you like. Sprinkle this mixture on top of the chocolate layer.

3. In a small or medium bowl, combine the protein powder, peanut butter, coconut

4. . Roll dough out. Cut into squares and stack the two layers on top of each other

you should now have cookie dough with four layers. depending on your preference.

5. Cut the dough into cookie-sized squares. Roll into a ball or leave as a square,

6. Store at room temperature and enjoy!

Notes:
* I used normal dates, if you use Medjool, youd need less. Just go by weight ** The chocolate layer is really very chocolaty. If youre looking for a strong chocolate taste, add some chopped chocolate or maybe just more cocoa powder and some honey

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CIRCUS ANIMAL COOKIES

BY: CARA FROM FORK AND BEANS Re-create a classic childhood treat completely gluten free with this great recipe. Circus Animal Cookies are not only adorable, but they are pretty easy to make. Gather your GF friendly flours and other baking essentials are you are halfway there. Be sure to find some animal cookie cutters to give them their tell-tale shape.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour (I like Authentic Foods Rice Flour Blend) 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) Earth Balance butter (softened) 1 tablespoon vegan cream cheese (softened) as egg replacer 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Royal Icing Rainbow sprinkle balls

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Instructions

1. Sift together the flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt together until well combined. 2. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy and light. Add cream cheese and extracts until fluffy and combined. 3. Gradually add flour mixture and stir with wooden spoon. 4. Separate the dough in 3 balls and knead each ball until smooth. Chill for 1-2 hours. 5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 6. Roll the dough out in between 2 pieces of wax paper until 1/4 thick. Cut out with animal cookie cutters and place on greased cookie sheet. 7. Bake for 10 minutes, or until brown along the edges. Allow to cool 5 minutes off cookie sheet.

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ROYAL ICING
BY: CARA FROM FORK AND BEANS

Decorating cookies is something that the entire family can enjoy. You dont even need to run to the store for a fancy frosting with this recipe for Royal Icing. You can make your own colorful and tasty icing in the comfort of your own kitchen. Youll love creating this fun gluten free frosting and then decorating your own baked goods with colorful swatches of color.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Ener-G egg replacer + 4 tablespoons warm water, mixed until frothy 3 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon vegan cream cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice Bright pink food coloring

Directions: 1. Using an electric mixer, combine everything together until thick. Add more sugar if 2. Dip the cookies into the bowl of icing and allow to set on wax paper. Top off with

frosting needs to be thicker. sprinkles.

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