Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies

Zutaten

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cup gluten free flour blend
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate ( optional)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Beat the butter and sugar together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until combined. Add the vanilla.

2. 2

   Sift: Combine the GF flour and salt to the butter and sugar mixture after sifting them together in a medium-sized bowl. Work the dough on low speed just until it begins to come together. Scrapping down the bowl as needed.

3. 3

   Chill: Transfer the cookie dough to a flour-dusted surface and flatten into any shape, about 1/2 inch thick. Cover in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Cut: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Roll the dough and slice the dough into rectangles. Place slices, spaced at least an inch apart onto a baking sheet lined. It is optional to pierce a pattern on the top with a fork.

5. 5

   Bake chilled cookies for 15-20 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack before serving.

6. 6

   --- Optional Chocolate Dip ---

7. 7

   Melt: Put chocolate in a glass bowl and microwave on high power for 30 seconds, stir and repeat until melted. Stir until slightly cooled but still runny.

8. 8

   Dip: Drizzle each cookie or dip the edge into the chocolate to coat. Cool on parchment.