Description
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies made without gluten for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, block style, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cup King Arthur Measure for Measure Gluten Free Blend (400 grams)
- 1 1/2 cup sugar (300 grams)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (4 grams, increase to 1 tsp if using unsalted butter)
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine butter and cream cheese. Mix until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, whisk gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients in batches to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Cover dough and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into 1 1/2 tbsp portions, roll into balls, and coat with powdered sugar.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.
- Chill dough to prevent spreading.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: gluten-free cookies, holiday treats, easy desserts, Christmas baking