Gluten-Free Animal Cookies Recipe

Name: Gluten-Free Animal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons arrowroot; 2 1/2 cups gluten-free flour (eg Orgran); 1/2 teaspoon gluten free baking powder; 185 g vegan margarine (eg Nuttelex); 3/4 cup caster sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon gluten free baking powder, mixed with; 1 1/2 tablespoons sunflower oil, and; 1 1/2 tablespoons water; OPTIONAL; icing, and decorations (optional)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons arrowroot
2 1/2 cups gluten-free flour (eg Orgran)
1/2 teaspoon gluten free baking powder
185 g vegan margarine (eg Nuttelex)
3/4 cup caster sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon gluten free baking powder, mixed with
1 1/2 tablespoons sunflower oil, and
1 1/2 tablespoons water
OPTIONAL
icing, and decorations (optional)

1
Mix the arrowroot, flour and baking powder in a bowl and set aside.
2
Cream the margarine, sugar and vanilla together in another bowl.
3
Beat the baking powder, oil and water mixture into the margarine and gradually blend in the flour mixture.
4
Bring the dough together into a ball with your hands, flatten and divide into quarters. Roll out one piece thickly on a clean and floured board with a floured rolling pin.
5
Cut our your favourite animal shapes (or any cookie cutters you like) and carefully transfer them onto ungreased non-stick baking trays.
6
Bake them in the centre of the oven for about 8 mins at 190C or 375u00b0F.
7
Remove the trays from the oven and leave the cookies to cool on the trays for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
8
Decorate with icing as desired or eat plain.

458

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons arrowroot, 2 1/2 cups gluten-free flour (eg Orgran), 1/2 teaspoon gluten free baking powder, 185 g vegan margarine (eg Nuttelex), and more.

Yes, Gluten-Free Animal Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gluten-Free Animal Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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