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gluten free gingerbread cookies on a green and red plaid plate with a mug of milk in the background

Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies

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Learn how to make gluten free gingerbread cookies with minimal ingredients and a simple gluten free flour swap. These easy gingerbread cookies are perfectly spiced and ready for the holidays!
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 3 1/2 dozen
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Ingredients

  • 3 3/4 cups King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon aluminum free baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cup 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed (light or dark)
  • 3/4 cup unsulphered molasses not blackstrap
  • 1 large egg room temperature

Instructions

  • Add the gluten free flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine, then set aside.
  • Add the melted butter, brown sugar, and molasses to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat together until well combined. Then, scrape down the bowl and add the egg. Beat until fully incorporated.
  • Add half of the dry ingredients and mix until mostly combined. Then add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until completely incorporated, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  • Divide the dough in half and transfer each piece of dough to a large piece of plastic wrap. Form each section of dough into a rectangle and wrap well. Refrigerate the dough overnight, at least 8 hours.
  • Once the dough has chilled, roll the dough out between sheets of plastic wrap that has been dusted with gluten free flour. Dust the top of the dough with gluten free flour as necessary.
  • Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick (1/8 inch if you want crispy cookies). Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into desired shapes. Place the cut out cookies on a parchment lined baking tray and refrigerate or freeze until solid.
  • Re-roll the dough scraps, dusting with additional flour only as needed. Repeat until all the cookie dough is used.
  • When the cookie dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line half sheet pans with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Bake the chilled cookies for 10-12 mintues. 10 minutes will yield a cookie with firm edges and a softer center while 12 minutes will yield a cookie with crisp edges and a chewier center.
  • Bake the cookies in batches as necessary. Cool the baked cookies on the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack.
  • Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an air-tight container for up to 1 week and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

  1. Read the post for helpful tips to make these cookies.
  2. Freezing/refrigerating the cutout cookies helps prevent them from spreading too much while baking.
  3. Baking time and yield is based on 3-inch cookies.
  4. Recipe adapted from King Arthur Baking Company.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 53kcal

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