Gluten-Free Jam-Filled Sugar Cookies
Discover the joy of baking with these delightful Gluten-Free Jam-Filled Sugar Cookies! Inspired by cherished memories of Christmas baking with my Great Grandma Dorothy, these cookies combine the essence of tradition with the needs of modern diets. After a night of frustration with complex gluten-free recipes, I stumbled upon a magical combination that transformed ordinary ingredients into extraordinary treats. Each bite is a heavenly blend of a delicate sugar cookie, gently dusted with powdered sugar, and layered with luscious jam—perfect for sharing with family, friends, or simply indulging yourself. Not only are these cookies a glorious addition to any holiday gathering, but their gluten-free nature also makes them suitable for everyone to enjoy throughout the year. Let’s make the world a sweeter place, one cookie at a time!
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Servings
120
Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sweet rice flour
1 cup (Sifted)
Tapioca flour
1/2 cup (Sifted)
Cornstarch
1 1/4 cups (Sifted)
Potato starch
1/8 cup (Sifted (plus extra for rolling out))
Baking powder
1 teaspoon (Sifted)
Xanthan gum
2 1/2 teaspoons (Optional)
Salt
1 teaspoon (Sifted)
Granulated sugar
1 cup (None)
Unsalted butter
1 cup (Room temperature)
Egg
1 medium (None)
Vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons (None)
Butter flavoring
1/2 teaspoon (None)
Almond extract
1/4 teaspoon (None)
Powdered sugar
1 cup (For dusting)
Jam
1/2 cup (Your choice (such as seedless raspberry or apricot))
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a small bowl, sift together the sweet rice flour, tapioca flour, cornstarch, potato starch, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt. Set aside.
3
In a mixing bowl, cream together the room-temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
4
Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and butter flavoring into the butter-sugar mixture. Mix on medium speed for about 30 seconds until well combined.
5
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients at low speed, mixing just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
6
Dust a clean surface with a small amount of potato starch. Turn the dough out and form it into a ball. Roll it out to about 1/8 inch thick (you can make it slightly thicker if you prefer).
7
Using a round cookie cutter, cut out cookies and then cut out the center of half of them with a smaller cookie cutter to create 'O' shapes.
8
Carefully transfer the cookies to ungreased baking sheets using a spatula, being gentle to maintain their shape. Combine any leftover dough, roll it out again, and continue cutting cookies.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for about 11-12 minutes. Keep a close eye on them; do not allow them to brown. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
10
While the ‘O’ shapes are still warm, dust them with powdered sugar. Spread about 1 teaspoon of your favorite jam (such as seedless raspberry or apricot) on each solid cookie circle, and carefully press the dusted ‘O’ on top, creating a delightful jam-filled treat.
11
These cookies can be made in any shape—hearts would be perfect for Valentine's Day or other occasions!
Nutrition Information
6g
Fat
17g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Gluten-Free Jam-Filled Sugar Cookies?
They are delicate, gluten-free sugar cookies dusted with powdered sugar and layered with luscious jam, inspired by traditional holiday baking.
Are these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, they are specifically designed with a gluten-free flour blend including sweet rice flour, tapioca flour, cornstarch, and potato starch.
What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What types of flour are used in the dry mixture?
The recipe uses 1 cup of sweet rice flour, 1/2 cup of tapioca flour, 1 1/4 cups of cornstarch, and 1/8 cup of potato starch.
Is xanthan gum necessary for this recipe?
The recipe lists 2 1/2 teaspoons of xanthan gum as an optional ingredient to help with the cookie texture.
How should I prepare the dry ingredients?
You should sift together the flours, cornstarch, potato starch, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt in a small bowl.
What is the first step in mixing the wet ingredients?
Cream together the room-temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
What flavorings are added to the butter-sugar mixture?
The recipe calls for vanilla extract, almond extract, and butter flavoring.
How long should I mix the ingredients after adding the egg and extracts?
Mix on medium speed for about 30 seconds until the ingredients are well combined.
What is the best way to add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients?
Gradually add the dry mixture at low speed, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overmixing.
How do I prevent the dough from sticking when rolling it out?
Dust a clean surface with a small amount of potato starch before turning the dough out and rolling it.
How thick should the cookie dough be rolled?
The dough should be rolled to approximately 1/8 inch thick, or slightly thicker if you prefer.
How do I create the jam-filled look?
Use a round cookie cutter for all cookies, then use a smaller cutter to remove the center of half of them to create 'O' shapes.
Should the baking sheets be greased?
No, the cookies should be transferred to ungreased baking sheets.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 11-12 minutes in the preheated oven.
Should the cookies be browned during baking?
No, keep a close eye on them and do not allow them to brown.
Where should the cookies cool?
The cookies should cool completely on a wire rack after being removed from the oven.
When should I apply the powdered sugar?
Dust the 'O' shaped cookies with powdered sugar while they are still warm.
How much jam is used for each cookie?
Spread about 1 teaspoon of jam on each solid cookie circle before topping with an 'O' shape.
What flavors of jam are recommended?
Seedless raspberry or apricot jam are excellent choices for these cookies.
Can I use different shapes for these cookies?
Yes, they can be made in any shape, such as hearts for Valentine's Day.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 120 calories.
What is the fat content per cookie?
There are 6 grams of fat in each cookie.
How many carbohydrates are in a single cookie?
Each cookie contains 17 grams of carbohydrates.
What is the protein content?
Each cookie provides 1 gram of protein.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
The recipe requires 15 ingredients in total.
What size egg is needed?
One medium egg is required for this recipe.
Is the butter used salted or unsalted?
The recipe specifies using unsalted butter at room temperature.
Are these cookies suitable for Christmas?
Yes, they are described as a glorious addition to any holiday gathering and were inspired by Christmas baking memories.
Can I reuse the leftover dough scraps?
Yes, combine any leftover dough, roll it out again, and continue cutting cookies until all dough is used.