Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

I made these cookies this year but, I forgot to take pictures.  They came out WONDERFUL and really tasted good!  I couldn't even tell that they were gluten free!!!  

Since we make cookies all year round, I figured I'd just go ahead and post this recipe! PLUS--Valentine's Day is coming!! How about some heart shaped sugar cookies with red sprinkles for your Valentine this year!!  

p.s.  You don't have to roll these out and cut them with cutters.  You can simply scoop them with your cookie scoop and top with sprinkles before baking OR bake them plain then dip into a glaze and sprinkle with decorative sugar!  


GLUTEN FREE SUGAR COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 tbsp. milk or water
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
2 cups gluten free all purpose flour (I used Cup4Cup) +extra for surface if rolling out.
1/2 tsp. xantham gum (only if it’s not in the flour!  Cup4Cup has it already in the flour)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Cream butter and sugar in large mixing bowl at medium speed.

Add egg, milk (or water), vanilla, salt and cinnamon (if using).  Blend until combined.

Add xantham gum (if necessary) and flour.  Mix until combined.

Cut dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Roll dough about 1/4” thick on a heavily floured surface with a floured rolling pin.

Cut with cutters and place 2” apart on baking sheet.  

Decorate cookies now (before baking) with colored sugars/sprinkles OR decorate with frosting after cookies are completely cooled.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned.

Cool on sheet a few minutes then move to wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!