Description
These Gluten-Free Chocolate Sugar Cookies are a delicious twist on the classic sugar cookie, featuring rich cocoa flavor while still being soft and chewy. Perfect for any occasion, including gluten-free-friendly holidays or just a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of tea. Easy to make, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and fun to decorate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum, or add 1 teaspoon xanthan gum if using flour without it)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling cookies)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. - Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. - Cream the Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. - Add the Wet Ingredients:
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. Add the milk and continue mixing. - Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together and is smooth. The dough should be soft but not too sticky. If it’s too sticky, add a little more gluten-free flour, a tablespoon at a time. - Roll the Cookies:
Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon in size. Then roll each dough ball in the ¼ cup of granulated sugar to coat it evenly. - Flatten the Cookies:
Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass or your fingers. - Bake the Cookies:
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are slightly puffed. They will firm up as they cool. - Cool and Serve:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add chocolate chips or chunks to the dough for extra chocolatey goodness.
- These cookies can be decorated with frosting, sprinkles, or melted chocolate for a festive touch.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or a small amount of espresso powder to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg