If using a store-bought gluten-free flour blend, check the ingredients to see if it includea a gum ingredient (usually xanthan or guar gum, but sometimes just labelled “thickener”). Xanthan Gum: This is what binds the cookies together and stops them crumbling. I happen to be a big fan of ginger (so I put plenty in, but if you like things a little mellower then you can always reduce the ginger. Having said that, you can also adjust the level of spiciness in these cookies to suit your own tastes. Ground Ginger and Ground Cinnamon: Make sure you check the best-before date on your ground spices, if they’re out of date then the flavour won’t be as good. If you have any issues with crumbling or grittiness in your cookies, then your flour is the first place to start troubleshooting. If you’re using a store-bought blend, your cookies may differ slightly from mine, depending on what flours and starches are in the blend. I use my homemade gluten-free baking flour blend, which is made from tapioce starch, potato starch and brown rice flour. Gluten Free Flour: Use a good quality gluten-free all-purpose or baking flour blend to make these cookies, whether it’s a homemade mix or a store-bought gluten-free flour mix. They hold their shape, without spreading much.They are super sturdy – no crumbly broken cookies here!.Crunchy edges, with slightly softer middles.Smooth flat cookie surface for easy decorating.I’m going to tell you a bit about these cookies and some tips for making them successfully, but as always, if you want to skip to the recipe card, hit the jump button above 👆🏻 Yes, I said what I said and I stand by it. They’re The Best gluten free gingerbread cookies to decorate. If you’ve ever made and decorated gluten free gingerbread cookies before, only to be disappointed when the cookies fell apart, you may not be inclined to believe me when I tell you that these gluten free gingerbread cookies will not do that. There is just something about the rolling, cutting, baking and decorating of gingerbread cookies that is sure to get me in a festive mood.īut, there are few things more disappointing than making cookies that crumble and break when you try to decorate them. They don’t spread much and have lovely smooth tops, perfect for decorating! These gluten free gingerbread cookies are easy to make and have all the spice and bite of classic gingerbread cookies but without the gluten.

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