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Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies are a delightful gluten-free treat made with almond and gluten-free flours, dairy-free butter, and plant-based milk, offering a tender, fluffy texture with a gentle sweetness. They are perfect for those seeking a soft cookie with a creamy, naturally colored frosting made with pink pitaya powder.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 2 cups gluten-free 1:1 baking flour (e.g., Bob’s Red Mill)
  • 1 ½ cups blanched almond flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup dairy-free butter (such as Miyoko’s stick butter), melted
  • 1 cup cane sugar
  • ½ cup oat milk (or other plant-based milk)
  • ⅓ cup dairy-free yogurt (e.g., Kite Hill Unsweetened Greek Style Yogurt)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon pure almond extract

Frosting

  • 1 cup dairy-free butter (e.g., Miyoko’s stick butter), room temperature
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons oat milk (or other plant-based milk)
  • 1–2 teaspoons pink pitaya powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free 1:1 baking flour, blanched almond flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and salt.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Melt the dairy-free butter in a separate medium bowl and let it cool slightly. Add cane sugar, oat milk, dairy-free yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Stir the mixture until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Using a spatula, mix gently until a soft cookie dough forms with no visible dry flour. Be careful not to overmix as the dough should remain very soft.
  4. Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a ball, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This resting period helps the cookies keep their shape during baking and results in a fluffier texture.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  6. Roll and Cut Dough: Lightly flour a large piece of parchment paper and a rolling pin. Place half of the chilled dough on the parchment and roll out to about ¾ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters (or a round glass) to cut out shapes. If the dough sticks to the rolling pin, roll between two pieces of parchment paper.
  7. Bake Cookies: Carefully place cutouts on the lined baking sheets. Bake in the center rack of the oven for 8-10 minutes. Cookies will appear light and slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool. This ensures softness.
  8. Cool Cookies: Remove cookies from oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets before frosting to prevent melting.
  9. Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat room-temperature dairy-free butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar ½ cup at a time, mixing until smooth and thick. Add vanilla extract and slowly pour in oat milk. Mix until desired spreadable consistency is achieved. Stir in pink pitaya powder to tint the frosting as desired. Adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
  10. Frost Cookies: Spread frosting generously on cooled cookies, handling gently to avoid breakage. Optionally, decorate with sprinkles as desired.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential to maintain the shape of the cookies and to achieve a fluffy texture.
  • If the dough sticks during rolling, use parchment paper on both sides to prevent sticking.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; they should look slightly underdone to retain softness.
  • Adjust frosting consistency by adding powdered sugar or milk incrementally to avoid runniness or excessive thickness.
  • This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, suitable for those with sensitivities.

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