Gluten-Free Blackberry Crumble Cookies (Print Version)
Buttery, tender cookies with juicy blackberries and golden streusel topping. A delicious gluten-free treat.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Blackberry Filling
08 - 1 cup fresh blackberries, halved
09 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
→ Crumble Topping
11 - 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
12 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
14 - 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
15 - Pinch of salt
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
06 - Gently toss halved blackberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl.
07 - Combine gluten-free flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
08 - Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
09 - Gently press a few blackberry pieces into the center of each cookie.
10 - Sprinkle a generous spoonful of crumble topping over each cookie, pressing lightly to adhere.
11 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until edges are golden and crumble is crisp.
12 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crumble topping creates this incredible texture contrast soft cookie, crisp streusel, and bursting fruit
- Theyre gluten-free but nobody would ever guess it when they taste that tender, buttery crumb
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- Gluten-free dough behaves differently than regular dough it will feel slightly softer and more delicate
- Pressing the crumble gently into the dough prevents it from all falling off during baking
03 -
- If your dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it for 15 minutes before scooping
- Adding 2 tablespoons chopped pecans to the crumble takes these to another level