I’m not tooting my own horn when I call these the best gluten-free sugar cookies. In our house we call these “Gigi’s Sugar Cookies”. My mother-in-law is an amazing baker! And these are literally the best sugar cookies I’ve ever had….in my life. I’m serious y’all. I never even really liked sugar cookies until I had one of Gigi’s. As Will Ferrell says in Old School, “Once they hit your lips.” 😉
The kids and I had fun baking and decorating cookies over the long weekend. I mean nothing brings a family together better than icing and sprinkles, am I right?!
So in honor of Valentine’s Day I’m sharing Gigi’s famous sugar cookie recipe with you all today!
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 1/2 cups gluten free flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl beat the butter and sugars.
- Add eggs, water and vanilla; beat until blended.
- In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Shape the dough into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll out dough and cut into shapes.
- Bake for 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool before icing.
*Good news for those of you who aren’t gluten free, you can easily substitute with regular flour cup for cup!
For those that are making these gluten free, my favorite gf flour for baking is King Arthur.
Now let’s talk about the icing on these cookies!
Sugar Cookie Icing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 16 oz container of powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp half & half
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and beat well.
I like to use these all-natural food colorings for decorating.
My daughter wanted to know why I got the gingerbread house cutter out to make Valentine’s Day cookies. I told her this was a love shack. 😉
Gigi’s sugar cookies are beloved in our family, and I hope they become favorites for your family too!
