Gluten-Free Mini Valentine’s Day Cookies
Delicious and cute mini cookies perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day, made gluten-free for everyone to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Heart-shaped sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly and add heart-shaped sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- Make sure to use gluten-free certified ingredients to avoid cross-contamination.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute the butter with a dairy-free alternative for a vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg