Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies: 5 Best Variations to Try!
Classic shortbread cookies made gluten-free! Five delicious variations included: vanilla, chocolate chip, lemon, almond, and lavender.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend with xanthan gum
- 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
- 0.75 cup Unsalted Butter Cold, cubed
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional, for vanilla variation
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour and powdered sugar.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- If using, add vanilla extract. Knead the dough until it comes together.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out desired shapes.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.