So Yummm!!!
These Soft Frosted Shortbread cookies are seriously fan-freakin-tastic, if I do say so myself! They’re melt-in-your-mouth butter-y smooth with just the perfect amount of sweetness. They’re like the seasonal Soft Frosted Sugar cookies you find in the supermarket only gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, less sweet which I like a lot more and just better!
You can easily make these for any occasion like Easter, Birthdays, Christmas or Valentine’s day. I personally don’t need a special occasion to enjoy these puppies and even love them “sans” frosting! Bonus: These are free of many common allergens which makes it great for kids and school!
Again on the plus side, because they are soft frosted, kids can easily help out with the frosting and decorating. They’re like a no-fuss version of the hard glazed sugar cookies which I’m all about as a mom of two.
What I also love about these cookies, no one will ever even think for a second that these cookies are anything but delicious despite the added bonus that they’re gluten and dairy-free which can is key for people working on healing from chronic symptoms and disease like myself. Though I don’t indulge in sweets all the time as part of my getting/staying healthy regime, it’s nice to be able to enjoy treats that I love, that my family loves, that don’t set me back in my healing at the same time.
These can also be made in bulk and frozen which is what I do during the holidays. It’s always nice to have treats on hand to take out when you have visitors and to enjoy occasionally with the perfect cup of coffee, or cappuccino in my case!
Hopefully, these make you as happy as they do me!
Happy Baking!
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Soft Frosted Shortbread Cookies (Gluten & Dairy-Free)
No ReviewsThese soft frosted shortbread cookies are the perfect combo of sweetness and melt-in-your mouth smoothness. They’re perfect for any occasion, bringing the perfect pop of colour and cheer!
* Coconut Cream is the white cream in the full-fat can of coconut milk when the cream and water separate. To get cream, don’t shake the can before opening. You can also keep your can in the refrigerator to keep it cool and separated.
- Prep Time: 35m
- Cook Time: 11m
- Total Time: 2h 10m
Ingredients
- 3 c All-purpose Gluten-Free flour (I recommend using XO Baking Co All Purpose GF Flour)
- 1 tbsp. Aluminum-free baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. Sea salt
- 1 c Raw organic sugar
- 1 c Softened vegan butter or dairy-free margarine
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 tbsp. Melted coconut cream* + ½ tsp raw apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp. Pure vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional)
Frosting
- 5 c Icing sugar (I use a corn-free version like 365 Everyday Value Organic Powdered Sugar)
- 1 c Softened vegan butter or dairy-free margarine
- 1 tbsp. Pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp. Almond or coconut milk
- 1/4 tsp. Sea salt
- Food colouring (if desired)
Instructions
- In a bowl, add melt coconut cream and raw apple cider vinegar. Set aside and let set.
- In a mixing bowl, add dairy-free butter or margarine & sugar. Mix with blender until it’s light & fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla and coconut cream/vinegar mixture. Blend with mixer until light and fluffy.
- On top of wet mixture, add flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Blend with a blender until well combined.
- Form crumbled dough into a ball, wrap with food wrap, and chill for 1-2 hours before baking.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- When ready, scoop out 2 Tbsp of dough, roll into balls.
- Place on a parchment paper covered cookie sheet and flattened.
- Repeat until you have 15 cookies on your sheet.
- Bake for approximately 10-11 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving cookies to a wire cooling rack.
- Repeat until all cookies are cooked.
- For Frosting, place all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a blender until nice and fluffy. (Add a few drops of food colouring if desired)
- When cookies are completely cooled, you can frost them and add sprinkles.
- Enjoy!
Good stuff!