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Gluten-Free Halloween Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 people
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Ingredients
  

  • Gluten-free flour blend or a single flour like almond flour, rice flour, or coconut flour
  • Binding agents such as xanthan gum or psyllium husk these prevent cookies from falling apart
  • Butter or coconut oil for richness
  • Sugar or maple syrup for sweetness
  • Eggs or flaxseed meal as a binder
  • Baking powder or baking soda for lift
  • Vanilla cocoa, or pumpkin spice for flavor

Method
 

Preparing the Dough
  1. Mix the dry ingredients: Combine your gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar: Beat until fluffy for the best texture.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Mix in eggs (or flax eggs), vanilla, and any flavoring like cocoa or pumpkin spice.
  4. Combine everything: Slowly add the dry mix into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
  5. Chill the dough: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so it’s easier to cut into spooky shapes.
Baking and Decorating Tips
  1. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Don’t overbake—gluten-free cookies can dry out quickly. Pull them out just as the edges turn golden.
  3. Cool before decorating so the icing doesn’t melt.
  4. Get creative: Pipe spiderwebs with melted white chocolate, add candy eyes to ghost cookies, or sprinkle cocoa powder for a smoky effect.

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