Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

Recipe View Prepare: Gather all ingredients and ensure they are measured accurately. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Cream Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Incorporate Eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix until the batter is smooth. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The dough should come together to form a ball. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Chill the Dough: Form the dough into a disc. Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading. (60 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Roll and Cut: On a lightly floured surface (use gluten-free flour), roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly golden brown, approximately 10 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare Icing: While the cookies are cooling, prepare the cream cheese icing. In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Add Sugar: Gradually beat in the sifted confectioners' sugar until the icing is smooth and of desired consistency. Add a tablespoon of milk or cream if the icing is too thick. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Ice the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the cream cheese icing evenly over the top of each cookie. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Set and Enjoy: Allow the icing to set for a few minutes before serving. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. (5 minutes)