Alright, let’s talk about these gluten-free spritz cookies I baked using almond flour. I’ve been trying to cut down on gluten, and I had a hankering for some cookies, so I thought, why not give these a shot?
First off, I gathered all my ingredients. Now, if you’re going gluten-free, you know the struggle is real when it comes to finding the right flour. I used almond flour, which is naturally gluten-free, so that’s a big win. I’ve heard horror stories of almond flour cookies falling apart, and I think it’s usually because people don’t measure it right. So, I made sure to weigh my almond flour to get the exact amount. No eyeballing here!
Mixing it up
Mixing the dough was pretty straightforward. I mixed the usual suspects: butter, egg, and the almond flour. I was also thinking about using Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour next time, it already has xanthan gum mixed in, that’s the stuff that kind of acts like gluten. Anyway, I got the dough all mixed up, and it felt pretty good—not too sticky, not too dry.
Baking Time
- I preheated my oven.
- I put the dough in the cookie press, this was my first time using one, so it was a bit of a learning curve.
- I pressed out the cookies onto the baking sheet.
Then, into the oven they went. I kept a close eye on them because I didn’t want to overbake them. After they were done, I let them cool completely on the baking sheet. That’s super important because it lets them set, so they don’t crumble when you move them.
The Final Touch
Once they were cool, I thought they looked a little plain, so I melted some white chocolate and dipped the cookies in it. Then I added some sprinkles, because, why not? You could totally use a bit of corn syrup or some icing to stick sprinkles or nuts on them, too. It just makes them look a bit more festive, you know?
They turned out pretty darn good, if I do say so myself. They were buttery, had a nice texture, and were just sweet enough. These spritz cookies didn’t fall apart, which I was so relieved about. And they definitely satisfied my cookie craving without making me feel like I cheated on my gluten-free diet.
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