Easy Gluten Free Maple Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These Easy Gluten Free Maple Shortbread Cookies offer a delightful buttery texture paired with the rich sweetness of maple syrup. Perfect for those avoiding gluten, these cookies are simple to make and feature a lovely drizzle of maple-infused icing, making them an ideal treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free flour blend
- ½ cup cane sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Icing
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (more if needed)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups gluten free flour blend and ½ cup cane sugar until well blended.
- Prepare wet ingredients: Soften 1 cup unsalted butter by microwaving it for 30 seconds. Then whisk in ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon maple extract until fully combined.
- Form dough: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly to form a dough.
- Chill dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 45-60 minutes to firm it up.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350º F (175º C) to prepare for baking.
- Roll out dough: Place the chilled dough on a clean surface and roll it out to a thickness of ½ inch.
- Cut shapes: Use your favorite cookie cutters—maple leaf shapes are recommended—to cut the dough into cookies.
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place the cut-out cookies evenly spaced on it.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the edges turn slightly golden brown.
- Cool and icing: Remove cookies from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack. Mix ¾ cup powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons maple syrup to make the icing. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the maple icing over them for a sweet finish.
Notes
- Use a gluten free flour blend that is suitable for baking to ensure the best texture.
- The maple extract adds a concentrated maple flavor; adjust the amount if you prefer a stronger or milder taste.
- If the dough is too dry, add a teaspoon of maple syrup or a small amount of milk to help bind it.
- For a thicker icing, use less maple syrup; for a thinner drizzle, add more syrup cautiously.
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