Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies

These gluten free sugar cookies roll easily and are quick to make. They have great lemon flavour, and are chewy on the inside with a crunchy shell! The recipe makes approx. three dozen cookies, however when using a smaller cutter you can get between 50-60 cookies! They can be enjoyed for any occasion, and the lemon flavour can be substituted for your favourite!

Valentine's Day is among us! This means chocolates, sweets, and lots of love! I love cookies, so what better for a love day than indulging in my favourite kind of cookie! Sugar cookies are so versatile, they can be enjoyed for any holiday and are so colourful and joyous! I made a different recipe for Christmas Sugar Cookies, and I would say this one is just as delicious! However, if I was using a larger cookie shape I would stick to the Christmas recipe. For my Valentine's inspired cookies I used a liner cookie cutter, and instead of jam I used icing in the centre. They are soft inside, and crunchy on the outside just like a sugar cookie should be!

Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

1 1/2 Cup All Purpose Gluten Free Flour

1/2 Cup Coconut Flour

1/2 Cup Sugar

1 Tsp Xanthan Gum

1 Tsp Baking Soda

1 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

1 Tbsp Lemon Zest

1 Cup Butter

1 Egg

In mixer beat together Egg, Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, and Butter. In a separate bowl thoroughly combine the remaining ingredients and add to the mixed. Mix until combined and a dough forms. Place in an air tight container and refrigerate for at least an hour. The dough will be to warm to roll immediately after mixing. 

Remove from the fridge and preheat oven to 350 Degrees. Roll out in sections on parchment paper, using icing sugar rather than flour to help with rolling. This ensures that the cookies do not become crumbly.

Places cut outs on a parchment lines cookie sheet and cook 8-10 minutes, until the bottoms begin to brown. Let cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Do not apply icing until cookies are completely cooled.

Icing

2 Cups Powdered Sugar

2 Tbsp Milk

1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

Mix together, adding either more milk or sugar until you reach desired consistency. Add food colouring if you desire a particular colour.

These cookies are so easy to make, and will be a great treat for Valentine's Day! Do not forget to check out my post of Valentine's Day Gluten Free Pancakes! They are perfect for breakfast in bed or an enjoyable breakfast with family and friends! I hope everyone feels extra special this Saturday and enjoys their day!

K.