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A pile of cookies using a snickerdoodle recipe for a gluten-free dessert.
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Gluten Free Snickerdoodles

Gluten free snickerdoodles that are melt-in-your-mouth soft!!  Sugar cookies get coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating for the perfect gluten free cookie recipe.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 cups white rice flour*
  • 1 cup tapioca starch*
  • 1 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum*
  • 2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Cinnamon-Sugar Coating

  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer place butter and sugar. Beat on medium for 1 minute.
  • Add eggs and vanilla. Continue mixing on medium for another minute.
  • In a separate bowl combine flour, starch, xanthan gum, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and 1 t. cinnamon. Toss to combine.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients to butter/sugar mixture until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • In a medium, shallow bowl place ¼ c. white sugar and 2 t. cinnamon. Toss to combine.
  • Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough, shape into a ball and then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • **Place rolled cookie dough balls in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes to ensure a perfectly soft and fluffy cookie!**
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place cookie dough balls evenly spaced on baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are cooked through.
  • Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving and enjoy!

Notes

*You can also use 3 cups gluten-free 1-to-1 flour blend instead of the white rice flour, tapioca starch, and xanthan gum.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 87mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg