• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Flavor Walk logo

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Brownies
    • Cakes
    • Cookies
    • Dessert
    • Main Dish
    • Muffins
    • Quick Breads
  • Contact
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
Home » Recipe Index » Cookies » Easy Gluten Free Butter Cookies

Easy Gluten Free Butter Cookies

Dec 6, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Thanks for sharing this recipe!

  • 10
  • 6
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Pinterest pin with top image of stacks of gluten free butter cookies on parchment paper, bottom image is overhead view of scattered gf butter cookies and a glass of milk, with a red and white text overlay as the middle image.

These Gluten Free Butter Cookies are easy to make and perfect for the holidays.  They’re tender, buttery, and melt in your mouth.  No one will guess they’re gluten free.

Are you looking for more gluten free holiday cookies?  My Holly Cookies will add a festive touch to your cookie platter.  And my Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms are a great addition to any holiday cookie exchange. 

Overhead view of a glass of milk and gluten free butter cookies scattered on parchment paper.

The holiday season is my favorite time for baking cookies.  I enjoy how our home fills with the aroma of cookies baking in the oven.

Since our holiday gatherings will be much smaller this year, I’ll be focusing on recipes that make fewer cookies and recipes that freeze really well.  This recipe for butter cookies checks off both boxes.

These gluten free cookies require only a few ingredients, don’t require any chilling time, and can be ready to eat in under 30 minutes.  If you like the cookies that come in a blue tin, you’ll really enjoy these butter cookies.  They’re tender and fresher than the ones you buy in the store. 

(This post contains affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.)

What You Need to Make Gluten Free Butter Cookies

  • Unsalted butter – use a good quality of butter since this is where the cookies will get their flavor.  Using unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt.
  • Gluten free flour blend – check your blend for xanthan gum.  If it doesn’t contain xanthan gum, add ½ teaspoon.  I like to use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour which contains xanthan gum.
  • Sugar, egg, salt, and vanilla extract – all the regular ingredients for making cookies.
  • Colored sprinkles or sugar – this adds some extra sparkle to the cookies, but is optional.
Two stacks of gluten free butter cookies on a black cooling rack with a glass of milk and another cookie on the right.

Recommended Equipment

  • 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop – the scoop allows you to portion the cookie dough into equal size balls.
  • Silicone liners – the liners keep the cookies from sticking to the pan.  You could use parchment paper, but the liners can be used again and again.
  • Baking pans with racks – The half sheet size is perfect for baking and cooling the cookies. 

How To Make Gluten Free Butter Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350° F.  Line baking pans with silicone liners or parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until completely combined (photo 1).

Add the egg, salt, and vanilla extract and beat until well combined (photo 2).

Stir in the gluten free flour blend until just combined (photos 3 & 4).

Process shots 1-5 for making gluten free butter cookies.

Use a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the prepared pans. Roll each dough portion into a ball and then use your fingers to press into slightly flat discs (photo 5).

Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with granulated sugar or colored sprinkles before baking.

Overhead view of unbaked gluten free butter cookies on a silicone liner. The cookies on the left are sprinkled with sugar and the cookies on the right are decorated with red sprinkles.

Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned and the centers are set.

Overhead view of baked gluten free butter cookies on a silicone lined baking pan.

Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

The dough for these butter cookies is very user-friendly.  You can roll the dough out and use cookie cutters.  Or you can use a cookie press to make different shapes.  

I have a love-hate relationship with the cookie press.  I love all the different shapes you can use, but I hate how I’m unable to get the press to work for me no matter how many times I try.

Baker’s Tips

  • Make sure to use softened butter.  If the butter is cold, it won’t mix well.  To quickly soften butter, fill a large cup with water and microwave on high for a minute.  Pour the water out of the cup and place the warm cup over the stick of butter for a minute or two.
  • You should also use a room temperature egg.  Ingredients at room temperature mix together more quickly and completely.
  • Use a medium cookie scoop to ensure the cookies are all the same size.  Cookies that are the same size will bake evenly.
Close up view of two gluten free butter cookies with red sprinkles surrounded by more cookies and a glass of milk.

More Gluten Free Holiday Cookie Recipes to Try!

  • Gluten Free Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
  • Gluten Free Molasses Cookies
  • Gluten Free Ginger Snaps
  • Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
  • Gluten Free Peppermint Meltaway Cookies

If you tried this recipe or any other recipe on the blog, don’t forget to leave a star rating and let me know how it turned out in the comments below.  I really enjoy hearing from you!

You can also FOLLOW ME on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to see more of the delicious food I’m making!

3.67 from 3 votes
Overhead view of a glass of milk and gluten free butter cookies scattered on parchment paper.
Print Recipe
Easy Gluten Free Butter Cookies
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

These Gluten Free Butter Cookies are easy to make and perfect for the holidays.  They’re tender, buttery, and melt in your mouth.

Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Gluten free
Yield: 24 cookies
Calories: 129 kcal
Author: Connie @ Flavor Walk
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 2 cups gluten free flour blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • colored sprinkles or granulated sugar for sprinkling
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking pans with silicone liners or parchment paper.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until completely combined.

  3. Add the egg, salt, and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.

  4. Stir in the gluten free flour blend until just combined.

  5. Use a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the prepared pans. Roll each dough portion into a ball and then use your fingers to press into slightly flat discs.

  6. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with granulated sugar or colored sprinkles before baking.

  7. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned and the centers are set.

  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes
  • Make sure to use softened butter.  If the butter is cold, it won’t mix well.  To quickly soften butter, fill a large cup with water and microwave on high for a minute.  Pour the water out of the cup and place the warm cup over the stick of butter for a minute or two.
  • You should also use a room temperature egg.  Ingredients at room temperature mix together more quickly and completely.
  • Use a medium cookie scoop to ensure the cookies are all the same size.  Cookies that are the same size will bake evenly.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Gluten Free Butter Cookies
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 129 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 94mg4%
Potassium 5mg0%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 246IU5%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Pinterest pin with gluten free butter cookies scattered on parchment paper, a glass of milk in the background, and a black and white text overlay near the top.

Thanks for sharing this recipe!

  • 10
  • 6

Cookies, Recipe Index

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

WELCOME

Connie of Flavorwalk Food BlogWelcome to Flavor Walk. I’m Connie the author of this blog where I share gluten-free, simple and easy recipes that add flavor to life. Spend a little time, explore, and you may find some flavor to add to your life, too.
More about me…

Stay Connected

Sign up to receive new recipes delivered to your inbox!

Featured Posts

A piece of gluten free banana cake and fork on small white plate with more cake in the background.

Gluten Free Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

One gluten free pumpkin bar and a fork filled with some of the pumpkin bar on a white plate with ta pan of pumpkin bars in the background.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars

Close up view of a stack of gluten free banana muffins on a white oval plate.

Gluten Free Banana Muffins

One gluten free blueberry muffin and some blueberries on a small white plate. A cup of coffee and more muffins in the background.

Easy Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins

Three gluten free chocolate crinkle cookies on a small white plate with two small red ornaments and one gold ornament in the upper left corner and more cookies on a rack in the upper right corner.

Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Popular Cake Recipes

A serving of no bake oreo cheesecake and a fork on a white plate with additional cheesecake in the background.

No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Recipe (Gluten Free)

Gluten Free Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake on a round white plate with a tan and white striped kitchen towel under the plate.

Gluten Free Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake

Close up view of an uncut chocolate brownie cheesecake on a round white plate with forks and smaller plates in the background.

Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake {Gluten Free}

A slice of cranberry coffee cake and a fork on a pink and white floral plate

Cranberry Coffee Cake

Overhead view of a gluten free icebox cake on a clear glass cake stand.

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Icebox Cake

Overhead view of 4 slices of lemon loaf cake on a white plate.

Lemon Loaf Cake with Lemon Glaze

COPYRIGHT

All images and text on this site are property of Flavor Walk.  Feel free to share recipes you have made and provide a link back to the page on flavorwalk.com where you found the recipe.  Pinning is always welcomed and appreciated.  Thank you!

gluten free blog network directory

Flavor Walk is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

  • Home
  • Nutritional Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions
  • GDPR Requests
  • CCPA
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Copyright © 2021 Flavor Walk • Privacy Policy • Disclosure

  • 10
  • 6