These are some super special cookies! The gluten-free sugar cookie hearts are flooded with vibrant frosting and scream Valentine's Day to me. And, it's the perfect gift to give to your gluten-free valentine.
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When I first wanted to learn how to flood sugar cookies (or any cookies), I found it really hard to find resources that would explain the process clearly. And, it always seemed like I needed all these random ingredients I couldn't find at Target. If I can't find the ingredients at Target, I don't want to make it!
Equipment
- A heart-shaped cookie cutter
- A piping bag
- Piping tips (click HERE)
- An icing bottle
Ingredients
- Gluten-free flour (I recommend THIS BRAND. They make easy gluten-free baking essentials)
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Gel-based food coloring
- Water
Instructions for the Gluten Free Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a medium-sized bowl using a mixer or whisk. Add in the egg.
- Combine the gluten-free flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Add in the vanilla extract. The dough should be crumbly.
- Knead the dough together on a clean floured surface until the dough forms a ball. Divide the ball into two disks and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll the dough with a rolling pin until it's ½ an inch thick. Use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and line them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place the cookies in the oven for 15 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden.
Instructions for the Icing
- Combine powdered sugar and ¼ cup water in a bowl and mix until combined. The mixture should be sticky and dough-like. If it is too wet, add more powdered sugar.
- Take ⅛ cup of the dough-like powdered sugar mixture and add it to a separate bowl. Pour ¼ cup of water in and mix to combine. The consistency should be like caramel sauce. Add in a couple of drops of food coloring.
- Pour the dough-like frosting mixture into a piping bag fitted with a small piping tip. Set aside.
- Pour the caramel-like icing mixture into an icing bottle and set aside.
Instructions for Icing the Cookies
- Pipe the dough-like frosting around the perimeter of the cooled cookies. Set aside until dry (about 15 minutes).
- Once the first set of frosting has set, drizzle the caramel-like icing mixture into the middle of the cookie. Make sure the icing covers the entire cookie by using a toothpick to coax the frosting to all corners. Set aside and let sit for at least an hour.
- Store in an airtight container and do not layer the cookies on top of each other.
How to Make Cut Out Cookies
I love making cut-out cookies because they're so easy and fun! The best part is you don't have to worry about rolling them into balls or cutting them into shapes. All you have to do is roll out some dough, cut it into heart shapes, then bake them.
Recipe Notes
I love making sugar cookies because they're so simple to make! The only thing you'll need to worry about is getting the right amount of flour. If you don't measure it out properly, you could end up with dry or sticky cookies.
FAQ
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 24 cookies.
Can I Freeze Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies?
Yes! If you freeze them before baking, they will keep well for several weeks. Just wrap them individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag.
Are these gluten-free sugar cookies chewy?
This recipe makes insanely chewy sugar cookies. If you don't want them to be chewy, bake them a little longer.
Can I make this recipe vegan, dairy free, or lactose-free?
You can. You need to replace the eggs with a flax egg. Check out my how-to on making a flax egg HERE. You also need to use vegan butter instead of regular butter.
Is this recipe soy-free?
Yes, this recipe is soy-free.
I don't have a heart cookie cutter. What else can I use?
You don't need to make heart cookies. You can make any shape of a sugar cookie! Even circles would work. Just use the rim of a glass to make those.
How much time does it take to make this recipe?
It does take longer than a normal cookie recipe to make these cookies. It takes about three hours total; however, you can make them throughout the day.
Gluten Free Heart Shaped Valentine’s Sugar Cookies
Equipment
- A heart-shaped cookie cutter
- A piping bag
- Piping tips
- An icing bottle
Ingredients
Sugar Cookies
- 2 ½ cups Gluten-free flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- 2 sticks Unsalted butter softened
- 1 Egg
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
Frosting
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Gel-based food coloring
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
Instructions for the Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a medium-sized bowl using a mixer or whisk. Add in the egg.
- Combine the gluten-free flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Add in the vanilla extract. The dough should be crumbly.
- Knead the dough together on a clean floured surface until the dough forms a ball. Divide the ball into two disks and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll the dough with a rolling pin until it's ½ an inch thick. Use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and line them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place the cookies in the oven for 15 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden.
Instructions for the Icing
- Combine powdered sugar and ¼ cup water in a bowl and mix until combined. The mixture should be sticky and dough-like. If it is too wet, add more powdered sugar.
- Take ⅛ cup of the dough-like powdered sugar mixture and add it to a separate bowl. Pour ¼ cup of water in and mix to combine. The consistency should be like caramel sauce. Add in a couple of drops of food coloring.
- Pour the dough-like frosting mixture into a piping bag fitted with a small piping tip. Set aside.
- Pour the caramel-like icing mixture into an icing bottle and set aside.
Instructions for Icing the Cookies
- Pipe the dough-like frosting around the perimeter of the cooled cookies. Set aside until dry (about 15 minutes).
- Once the first set of frosting has set, drizzle the caramel-like icing mixture into the middle of the cookie. Make sure the icing covers the entire cookie by using a toothpick to coax the frosting to all corners. Set aside and let sit for at least an hour.
- Store in an airtight container and do not layer the cookies on top of each other.
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