Gluten Free Ginger Cookies (Nut Free)
Gluten Free Ginger Cookies are soft ginger cookies with a crisp exterior for the perfect holiday cookie! Made with oat flour, their mild ginger and molasses flavor isn’t overwhelming but complements this hearty cookie.
Gluten Free, Nut Free, Dairy Free option, Soy Free
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour+
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
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- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted*
- ½ cup brown sugar, loosely packed
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups oat flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- White shimmer sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together melted butter with brown sugar and white sugar using a rubber or silicone spatula, until combined.
- Add egg and molasses, continuing to mix until uniform consistency forms.
- Add cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and oat flour, ½ cup at a time, until well-incorporated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour, up to overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour shimmer sugar (or large crystallized white sugar) into a small bowl.
- Using an ice cream scoop, scoop the dough and roll into a smooth ball. Roll in the shimmer sugar. Place on the baking sheet, at least a few inches apart.
- Bake for 11 minutes until the edges brown. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
*May substitute vegan buttery spread
Keywords: ginger cookies, gluten free cookies, holiday cookies
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