I love baking cookies during the holiday season. Sandwich cookies, a delightful marriage of two perfectly baked discs hugging a luscious filling, epitomize the joy of sweet indulgence. These delectable treats come in a myriad of flavors. The symphony of textures and flavors creates a sensory delight with every bite. Whether dunked in milk for a nostalgic experience or savored alone, sandwich cookies effortlessly balance sweetness and satisfaction. Portable, versatile, and universally adored, these miniature marvels continue to enchant taste buds and spark moments of bliss.
Gluten-free cookies have revolutionized the baking landscape, catering to diverse dietary needs without compromising on taste and texture. Crafting these treats involves substituting traditional wheat flour with alternatives. The challenge lies in achieving the perfect balance — ensuring a tender, crumbly bite while steering clear of the denseness often associated with gluten-free baking. With an expanding array of gluten-free ingredients and innovative recipes, baking has become an inclusive art. Gluten-free cookies have elevated the joy of indulgence for those with dietary restrictions, proving that delectable treats need not discriminate. This holiday season, I created a gluten-free jelly sandwich cookie recipe using my favorite thumbprint cookie recipe as the base.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar (104 grams)
- 1 cup of butter (230 grams)
- 2 egg yolks (38 grams)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla (6 grams)
- 3 cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour (360 grams) (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt (13 grams)
- jelly or jam
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Soften the butter.
- Combine the brown sugar, butter, egg yolk, and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer.
- Add the salt and flour to the wet ingredients.
- Scoop the cookie dough into 1-inch balls.
- Divide the balls in half.
- Roll the balls into circles and flatten.
- Place the unbaked cookies on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until golden.
- Allow the baked cookies to cool slightly.
- Scoop 1 teaspoon of jam or jelly onto one cookie.
- Press another cookie on top of the jelly or jam. Store the cookies in an airtight container or freeze.
Image Credits
Gluten-Free Jelly Sandwich Cookies Recipe © 2023 Heather Johnson
Gluten-Free Jelly Sandwich Cookies © 2023 Heather Johnson
