Delicious Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
These easy gluten-free gingerbread cookies are a perfect holiday treat, combining warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves for a festive flavor. With simple ingredients and quick prep, they’re easy to make and decorate, making them a fun activity for the whole family. Enjoy them plain or with festive icing and toppings!
Ingredients
- 2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (make sure it contains xanthan gum, or add 1/2 tsp if your blend doesn’t include it)
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tbsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tbsp baking soda
- 1/4 tbsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. This will ensure that your dry ingredients are evenly distributed. Set this bowl aside.2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tbsp ground cloves, 1/4 tbsp baking soda, 1/4 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp ground ginger
- Cream the Wet Ingredients:In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Add in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is well combined.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup molasses, 1 large egg, 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. It may be slightly sticky, but that’s okay! If the dough is too sticky to handle, simply add a little more gluten-free flour, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a manageable consistency.
- Chill the Dough:Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the dough helps it firm up, making it easier to roll out and cut into shapes.
- Roll Out and Cut the Cookies:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Once the dough has chilled, sprinkle a clean surface with a little gluten-free flour and roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out gingerbread shapes. If you don’t have cookie cutters, you can simply use a glass to create round cookies!
- Bake the Cookies:Place the cut-out dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden. Keep an eye on them, as baking times can vary depending on your oven and cookie size.
- Cool and Decorate:Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Once cool, feel free to decorate with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy them plain — they’re delicious either way!