Homemade Gluten Free Shortbread Sandwich Cookies

Ingredients

• 80 g almond meal
• 50 g gluten free oat flour
• 40 g white rice flour
• 50 g tapioca starch
• 20 g potato starch
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 3/4 tsp xanthan gum
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 30 g honey
• 40 g powdered xylitol
• 100 g lactose free butter (room temperatures)
• 20 g sour cream or creme fraiche (room temperature)
• 1 egg yolks (room temperature)
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 150 g lactose free and gluten free chocolate
• 100 ml lactose free heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. 1

   In the first bowl mix all flours except...: In the first bowl mix all flours except rice flour, add both starches, baking powder, salt and xanthan gum.

2. 2

   In the second bowl beat butter, honey and...: In the second bowl beat butter, honey and xylitol until light and fluffy, then add egg yolk and beat until well combined. Add rice flour, sour cream and water and keep whipping until the mixture is smooth. Then mix with flour mixture and form the dough into two flat discs. Wrap your dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 170°C and line two...: Preheat the oven to 170°C and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

4. 4

   Once the dough is chilled, place one disc...: Once the dough is chilled, place one disc of the dough on a lightly floured surface and use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough until 0,2 - 0,3 cm thick. Then cut into 5,5 - 6 cm circles and transfer to baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining disc of dough.

5. 5

   Bake at 170°C for about 8 - 10...: Bake at 170°C for about 8 - 10 min. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

6. 6

   In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream...: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Then remove from the heat, add chopped chocolate and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Then stir until smooth and glossy. Set aside the ganache to cool and thicken slightly.

7. 7

   Pipe or spoon about a teaspoon of chocolate...: Pipe or spoon about a teaspoon of chocolate ganache onto the flat side of one cookie and gently press the flat side of another cookie on top to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.

8. 8

   Place the cookies into the fridge to allow...: Place the cookies into the fridge to allow ganache to set.