Description
These Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles are a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon sugar cookie, perfect for those with gluten sensitivities but loved by everyone. Soft, chewy, and bursting with cinnamon flavor, these cookies are a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Rolling:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine the dough: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Prepare the cinnamon-sugar: In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, then coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your gluten-free flour blend contains xanthan gum for best results.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days to maintain their soft and chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
