Easy Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies Recipe

Published Feb 7, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Mama Knows Gluten Free via YouTube

You can now enjoy eating lots of your favorite cookies without having to feel guilty or worried about your gluten consumption because this recipe by Mama Knows Gluten Free on YouTube is one of the best versions of cookies you could ever try today. It’s very delicious and tastes just the same as a usual cookie that you wouldn’t even notice the difference.

Making this is super simple and the steps are very easy to follow so I’m sure that you can do this perfectly even on your first try. You can also add any flavor or top this cookie with your favorite dried fruit, nuts, or candies, the possibilities are endless because it depends on your preference. If you want to learn this fail-proof recipe now, then proceed to read the instructions below, and be sure to check out the video tutorial, too.

Ingredients for Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies:

¾ cup of unsalted butter, dairy-free
¾ cup of granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tbsp of pure vanilla extract
⅛ tsp of pure almond extract
1½ cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour
1 tsp of gluten-free baking powder
⅛ tsp of salt

How to Make Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F, then line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, and set them aside. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and sugar, then beat them together over medium speed until smooth and creamy, and then add the egg, pure vanilla extract, and pure almond extract.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt, then give them a good stir until combined, and slowly pour them into the batter while mixing continuously until fully combined. Scoop 1½ tablespoons of the batter into the prepared baking sheet, then space them 2 inches apart from each other evenly and then put them in the preheated oven.

Easy to Make Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies — Image credit: Mama Knows Gluten Free via YouTube

Step 3

Bake them for about 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges, then let them cool for about 2 to 3 minutes, and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate the cookies and top it however and with whatever you want. Serve and enjoy!