Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cup4Cup multi-purpose gluten-free flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk or water

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt.

2. 2

   in the bowl of a standing mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated.

4. 4

   Gradually add the flour mixture until the dough comes together.

5. 5

   Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper, shape into a disk, cover and refrigerate until firm, about 20-30 minutes.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 325F.

7. 7

   Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick.

8. 8

   Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place on a Silpat or parchment lined baking sheet

9. 9

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges begin to turn golden.

10. 10

    Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.

11. 11

    For the icing: combine the ingredients in a bowl and stir until smooth.