Description
These Gluten Free Christmas Snickerdoodles are the perfect holiday cookie: soft and chewy with a warm cinnamon flavor and festive pops of red and green.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Red and green gumdrops or sugar sprinkles (as needed)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons sugar with ½ teaspoon cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Gently press red and green gumdrops or sprinkles onto the tops of each dough ball.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers appear slightly underbaked.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- No chilling required—just mix, roll, and bake!
- Ideal for cookie exchanges, dessert platters, or cozy evenings with hot cocoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Gluten Free Christmas Snickerdoodles, holiday cookies, gluten-free desserts, Christmas treats