Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
These delightful gluten-free gingerbread cookies are soft, spiced, and perfect for decorating, making them a festive treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup salted butter, softened Should be at room temperature.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup molasses Use good-quality molasses.
- 1/4 cup water
- 5 cups gluten-free flour Use a 1:1 blend if possible.
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Icing
- 3 cups Monkfruit powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk Add more for desired consistency.
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
Instructions
Make the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Slowly add the molasses and water, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, allspice, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
Chill the Dough
- Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Cut Out the Dough
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Let the dough sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before rolling it out to a 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes until edges are set, rotating sheets halfway through.
- Let cool on sheets briefly, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Icing
- In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, and clear vanilla.
- Whisk in milk gradually until you reach a smooth, pipeable consistency.
Decorate the Cookies
- Fill a decorator bag with icing and creatively decorate cooled cookies, adding candies or sprinkles as desired.
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Notes
For best results, use fresh spices and quality molasses. Avoid skipping the chilling step for better shape retention.