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These Gluten Free Snickerdoodles are the same soft, chewy cinnamon sugar cookies as the classic, just without the gluten (Which no one will miss!)<\/p>\n

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Look at this, two classic cookie recipes in one day! Next up: The classic snickerdoodle cookie... but gluten-free!<\/p>\n

These gluten free snickerdoodle cookies are an entirely different type of cookie from the Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies<\/a> I posted earlier this morning:<\/p>\n

These are chewy cookies, those are dense and flaky. The shortbread is a rich, basic flavour, while these involve a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Those were rolled with a rolling pin, these are rolled into balls, by hand.<\/p>\n

However, like that earlier blog post, this gluten free snickerdoodles recipe is not actually a new recipe! The first time this recipe was published was in my second gluten-free cookbook - Beyond Flour 2 - in 2016!<\/p>\n

This gluten-free snickerdoodle recipe makes the best gluten-free snickerdoodles - almost indistinguishable from classic snickerdoodles.<\/p>\n

While this gluten-free version may have slightly different ingredients from the original, it turns out the perfect cookie - great flavour, chewy center, crispy edges, a generous amount of cinnamon-sugar goodness (from the cinnamon sugar coating!)...<\/p>\n

These tender cookies are the perfect gluten free sweet treat!<\/p>\n

This recipe makes about 36 large, soft cookies, let\u2019s get to it!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Ingredients<\/h2>\n

Like all of my gluten free baking recipes, this recipe makes the use of individual gluten-free flour elements - flours, starches, xanthan gum - rather than using a premade gluten-free flour blend.<\/p>\n

I just find that any mix advertised as an all purpose flour ... does a mediocre job at pretty much everything. They\u2019ll taste ok, and have an ok texture, but that\u2019s about it.<\/p>\n

When you use individual flours, you can create a recipe from the ground up, using the flavors and textures of each flour - in specific proportions - to get exactly what you want.<\/p>\n

... and when it comes to gluten free cookie recipes, this can mean coming up with a cookie that tastes even BETTER than the regular flour version.<\/p>\n

Regular all-purpose wheat flour doesn\u2019t have a lot of flavour on its own, while many of the gluten-free flours do. <\/p>\n

Combine them with your other ingredients, and you can achieve a great depth of flavour - specific to the type of finished product you\u2019re aiming for.<\/p>\n

Anyway, while there are a few more ingredients than in a traditional snickerdoodles recipe, this is still an easy recipe to make!.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Gluten Free Baking Flour Mix<\/h4>\n

Brown Rice Flour<\/a>
\nSorghum Flour<\/a>
\nCoconut Flour<\/a>
\nTapioca Starch<\/a> \/ Tapioca Flour<\/a>
\nXanthan Gum<\/a><\/div>\n

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Additional Ingredients<\/h4>\n

In addition to the gluten-free baking flour mix ingredients, there are a few simple ingredients that you likely have on hand:<\/p>\n

Granulated sugar
\nButter, softened
\nLarge eggs
\nVanilla extract
\nCinnamon
\nCream of tartar*
\nBaking soda
\nSalt <\/p>\n

* Don\u2019t skip this! The cream of tartar - an acid - gives the cookies the bit of tang that is signature to snickerdoodle cookies. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve had yours for a long time, you might want to consider buying a new container of it, as it can lose potency with time.\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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How to Make Gluten-Free Snickerdoodle Cookies<\/h2>\n

Full recipe is in the recipe card at the end of this post, this is the pictorial walk-through, with additional tips included.<\/i><\/p>\n

Make the Dough<\/h4>\n

In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, starch, cream of tartar, xanthan gum, baking soda and salt until well combined, set aside.<\/p>\n

In the bowl of a stand mixer, - or a large bowl with an electric hand mixer - cream together butter and 1 \u00bd cups sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add in eggs and vanilla extract, mix until well incorporated and smooth.<\/p>\n

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Slowly add dry ingredients to the mixer bowl of wet ingredients, and carefully mix until well incorporated and smooth. This will make a soft dough that\u2019s slightly sticky.<\/p>\n

Wrap snickerdoodle cookie dough in plastic film, chill for 1 hour.<\/p>\n

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Make the Cookies<\/h4>\n

Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C), line baking sheets with parchment paper. <\/p>\n

In a small bowl, make your cinnamon-sugar mixture by combining the remaining sugar with the cinnamon, set aside.<\/p>\n

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Roll balls out of the snickerdoodle dough - about 1.25\" in diameter - then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture. <\/p>\n

Arrange cookie dough balls on baking sheets leaving at least 2.5\" between cookies - they flatten out a fair amount. <\/p>\n

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Gently press the tops of each - flatten JUST enough to prevent the dough from rolling.<\/p>\n

Bake for 9-11 minutes. Cookies will look puffy, but flatten out as they cool. Do not overbake! (Though if you like yours crispy, cook for an extra minute or two!)<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019d like to use a cooling rack, you can place each cookie sheet on a wire rack when you take them out of the oven.<\/p>\n

Allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes before removing from baking sheet.<\/p>\n

Cool completely to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.\t\t<\/p>\n

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Slight Variations<\/h4>\n

While this is a classic cookie as it is - and I don\u2019t fuss with it - there are a few ways you can customize it more to your preferences:<\/p>\n

- Baking just until it\u2019s done will give you a soft cookie. Baking for an extra few minutes will give you a crispier cookie - just keep an eye on them!<\/p>\n

- If you want thicker cookies, don\u2019t flatten them out at all - I\u2019ll flatten just enough to prevent them from rolling, myself.<\/p>\n

- If you want thinner \/ more crackled cookies, whack your pan of cookies down on your stove top or counter as soon as it comes out of the oven.<\/p>\n

- Want extra cinnamon sugar? Once all the dough balls have been rolled in the cinnamon sugar mixture once, roll each one in the mixture a second time.<\/p>\n

By the time you\u2019ve rolled them all, some of the moisture will have absorbed into the sugar mixture, allowing some degree of a second layer to stick.<\/p>\n

- Not really a cookie variation, but a technique variation: You can chill the dough for 2-3 days, once you\u2019ve wrapped it in plastic. You don\u2019t NEED to make them as soon as the hour is up!<\/p><\/div>\n

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More Gluten-Free Cookies!<\/h2>\n

Looking for even more recipes for fantastic gluten free cookies that *everyone* will love? Look no further!<\/p>\n

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Candy Cane Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Chewy Chocolate Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Cowboy Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Do-Si-Dos<\/a>
\nGluten Free Fig Newtons<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Fruitcake Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Gingerbread Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Graham Crackers<\/a>
\nGluten Free Imperial Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Jacques Torres Style Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Oatmeal Butterscotch Cardamom Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Pecan Pie Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Red Velvet Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Sandwich Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Shortbread Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Unicorn Poop Cookies<\/a><\/p>\n

... and there\u2019s even more - be sure to check out our Gluten-Free Cookies and Bars<\/a> recipe section!\n<\/div>\n

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Share the Love!<\/h2>\n

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Finally, if you love this recipe, please consider leaving a star review and a comment!\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Gluten Free Snickerdoodles<\/h2>\n
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These Gluten Free Snickerdoodles are the same soft, chewy cinnamon-sugar cookie as the classic, just without the gluten (Which no one will miss!)<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>11 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Chilling time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 26 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Dessert<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/div>
Diet: <\/span>Gluten Free<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>36<\/span> Large cookies<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Calories: <\/span>121<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Equipment<\/h3>