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Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies with Sprinkles

4.69 from 16 ratings
These Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies with Sprinkles are perfect bites of crunchy, basic, simple, buttery cookies with a fun pop of color. 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 1 1/2 Dozen Cookies
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup 2 sticks salted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups gluten free flour blend with xanthan gum
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup gluten free sprinkles

Instructions

  • Add the softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle
    attachment. Beat the butter on medium speed until it is smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
  • Next, add the milk and vanilla and mix to combine.
  • With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour and powdered sugar. Continue mixing just until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Next, add the sprinkles and fold them gently into the cookie dough. Shape the dough into a disc and wrap it in plastic wrap.
  • Place the dough in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
  • While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350F.
  • Lightly flour your work surface and roll the cookie dough out to ¼” thick. Cut the dough out using your choice of cutter (I used a 2” round cutter) and place the dough on a parchment or Silpat lined baking sheet. These cookies don’t spread much so you only need to place them about 1” apart.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the cookies are just starting to turn golden brown on the bottom.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely and then store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 7mg | Sugar: 5g

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