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Gluten/Dairy/Soy free Christmas Cookies

Day three and the cookies are still holding up soft and delicious!   I thought I would post in case someone is looking for a good Christmas cooking that fits food restrictions.   I know Santa is really going to enjoy our cookies this year!

 

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Gluten/Dairy/Soy free Christmas Cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup palm shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons almond/coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups gluten free flour with added guar/xanthan gum
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Beat shortening and sugar in large bowl until smooth and creamy. Beat in egg, milk and vanilla until well blended.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add flour mixture to shortening mixture until well blended. Refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling
  3. Heat oven to 375ºF. Roll 1/3 of dough at a time on lightly gluten-free floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough with 2 to 3-inch floured cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on un-greased cookie sheets
  4. Bake 5 to 9 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Let cool, Frost and decorate as desired.

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