Gluten-Free Baking for the Holidays: A Comprehensive Guide to Festive and Flavorful Treats

Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup molasses

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the egg and molasses.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
8. Cut out cookies using your favorite cookie cutters.
9. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
11. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
8. Cut out cookies using your favorite cookie cutters.
9. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
11. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter