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Gluten Free Snickerdoodles

Soft and chewy gluten-free cookies with a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon for rolling

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
  8. Scoop the dough, roll it into balls, then coat them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  9. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  11. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.