Gluten Free Animal Cookies

Bring some nostalgic fun to your kitchen with these delightful Gluten-Free Animal Cookies! Perfectly crisp and buttery, these whimsical treats are crafted with a gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary needs while delivering irresistible flavor. Ideal for both kids and adults, these cookies are shaped with playful animal cutters and can be customized with sprinkles, melted chocolate, or colorful icing for added charm. With a quick prep time and simple ingredients like vanilla, butter, and a touch of xanthan gum for perfect texture, this recipe is as accessible as it is adorable. Whether you're baking for a party or indulging in a homemade treat, these gluten-free animal cookies are sure to delight every crowd.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum (if not included in the gluten-free flour blend)
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Optional: Heavy cream or almond milk (if dough is too dry)
• 0 Optional for decoration: Sprinkles or melted white/dark chocolate

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (if needed), baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. If the dough feels too dry or crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream or almond milk and mix again until smooth.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two equal portions and flatten each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up the dough.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface (using gluten-free flour), roll out one portion of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use small animal-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.

Step 8

Repeat with the second portion of dough, re-rolling scraps as needed.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, decorate the cookies with sprinkles, melted chocolate, or frosting, if desired. Allow any decorations to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	597.1 grams (597.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2495

Total Fat 112.10g	144%
Saturated Fat 66.80g	334%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 495mg	165%
Sodium 1195mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 371.80g	135%
Dietary Fiber 7.70g	28%
Total Sugars 155.80g
Protein 13.90g	28%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 85mg	7%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 112mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.5%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 58.3%