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Gluten Free Christmas Snickerdoodles

Gluten Free Christmas Snickerdoodles

Delight in these festive Gluten Free Christmas Snickerdoodles, perfect for holiday gatherings and sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 0.25 cups holiday gumdrops, halved

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Spoon for Scooping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar with cinnamon for rolling.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and roll them in cinnamon sugar.
  8. Place on baking sheets and gently press 2–3 gumdrops into each dough ball.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5g

Notes

For variations, substitute gumdrops with chocolate chips or nuts; experiment with spices for added flavor.

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