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Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day Lofthouse Cookies

Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day Lofthouse Cookies

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Deliciously soft and fluffy gluten-free cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth, adding food coloring if desired.
  10. Once cookies are cool, frost them and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Feel free to customize the frosting with different colors and sprinkles.

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