Description
This recipe for gluten free shortbread cookies brings all that nostalgic flavor and tender texture, ensuring everyone can enjoy a little piece of home. These aren't just any gluten free shortbread cookies; they are pure magic, and frankly, the best gluten free shortbread cookies you’ll ever bake. They are incredibly simple to make, yet they deliver an impressive flavor with a signature melt-in-your-mouth texture everyone adores.
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend (with xanthan gum)
1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
½ cup Granulated Sugar
¼ cup Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy using a stand mixer
- Beat in the vanilla extract and salt until just combined
- Gradually add the gluten-free flour blend, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. Do not overmix
- Gently press the dough into a disc. Roll it out to about ½-inch thick on a lightly floured surface or directly press it into an 8×8-inch pa
- If rolling, use a cookie cutter to create shapes. If using a pan, score the dough into squares or rectangles. Pierce the cookies with a fork for classic shortbread holes
- Transfer the shaped gluten free shortbread cookies to your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golde
- Let the gluten free shortbread cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
For perfectly crumbly cookies, use cold butter softened just slightly, not melted.
Do not overmix the dough; mix only until combined to ensure tender results.
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps maintain shape.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gluten free shortbread cookies, shortbread, cookies, gluten free, dessert, baking, Scottish