Gluten-free Chai Spice Shortbread

30 min

24 servings

Some gluten-free recipes call for xanthan gum (fermented glucose) or guar gum (made from guar beans) as they have thickening properties that are required in the absence of gluten.

Ingredients

  • 1 3⁄4 cups gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tbsp chai spice or cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1⁄2 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
  • Combine gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, and chai spice in a bowl.
  • Beat butter until light and fluffy. Sift in icing sugar and beat again.
  • Add flour mixture and combine. Add vanilla extract and mix until dough comes together.
  • Spoon approximately 1 tbsp of cookie dough onto a Sheet Pan lined with a Sheet Pan Liner leaving 2 inches between cookies. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until bottoms brown lightly. Once slightly cooled, gently move them to a cooling rack.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 140, Fat 8 g (Saturated 5 g, 0.2 0 g), Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 1 g.