Description
These gluten-free snickerdoodles are a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon sugar cookie. With a perfectly soft center and crisp edges, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone, whether they eat gluten-free or not.
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
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Prepare coating: In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon.
- Shape and coat: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm.
- Ensure your gluten-free flour includes xanthan gum or add 1/4 teaspoon separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
