How to Make Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

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Dump margarine and granulated sugar into a large mixing bowl.

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Use an electric hand mixer to cream them together on medium speed.

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Add one egg and beat again on medium speed to combine.

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Add another egg and vanilla extract.

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Beat on medium speed until dough is light and fluffy.

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Measure in some Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour, baking powder and salt.

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Use the electric hand mixer on low speed until the dry ingredients have been incorporated into the dough.

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Finish combining with a large wooden spoon.

9

Form the dough into a disc. Wrap it in plastic wrap and set it in the fridge for 10 minutes.

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Remove the dough from the fridge after 10 or 15 minutes. Divide it in half.

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Sprinkle flour on the dough and on your work surface. Place plastic wrap on top of the cookie dough to make rolling easier.

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Roll the dough out to about 1/4" thick.

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Use cookie cutters to create desired shapes.

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Use a spatula to transfer the shapes to a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

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Bake in a preheated 350F oven for about 10 minutes.

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Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for a couple of minutes.

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Transfer to a cooling rack.

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When cookies are cool combine icing sugar and warm water.

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If making many colours, divide icing into small bowls and add desired food colouring.

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Ice and allow to dry for a couple of hours.

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Serve and enjoy!