Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies
These Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies are a delightful and simple treat that's perfect for a festive baking session with kids! Thanks to the Morphy Richards MixStar, preparing the dough is a breeze, making it easy for little hands to get involved. This gluten-free recipe is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy Christmas cookies without gluten, and the taste is absolutely delicious. The combination of the MixStar's powerful mixing and the easy-to-follow Christmas cookies recipe ensures that every batch is a hit. Whether you're making cookies for a Christmas party or a family treat, these cookies are a must-try. Enjoy a fun and tasty Christmas baking experience with this easy Christmas recipe!
Preparation time: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Cook time: 10-30 minutes
Makes: 20
Ingredients:
- 125g unsalted butter
- 125g caster sugar
- ½ unwaxed lemon, zest only
- 1 free-range egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g gluten-free plain flour, plus extra for rolling
- 40g ground almonds
- ½ tsp xanthan gum
- pinch salt
- icing sugar, for dusting
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl, cream the softened butter and caster sugar until light and pale, then mix in the lemon zest.
Step 2: Use a spatula to scrape down the bowl, then add the beaten egg and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
Step 3: Mix in the gluten-free flour, ground almonds, xanthan gum, and salt until smooth. Shape the dough into a ball, flatten into a disc, wrap in cling film, and chill for 1 hour.
Step 4: Line two baking trays with baking paper and dust the work surface with gluten-free flour.
Step 5: Roll the dough to 2–3mm thick and cut out shapes using the largest cutter.
Step 6: Place the cookies on the baking trays, then use a smaller cutter to stamp out stars from each centre. Re-roll any dough scraps to cut more shapes.
Step 7: Chill the biscuits for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 170°C.
Step 8: Bake on the middle shelf for 10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the tray for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 9: Dust with icing sugar to serve.
Recipe by BBCGoodFood.
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