Gluten-Free Lemon Walnut Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Crisp, zesty cookies with crunchy walnuts and bright lemon flavor in a gluten-free treat.

# List of Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum

02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

03 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar

06 - 1 large egg

07 - 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

10 - 3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped

11 - Extra granulated sugar, for rolling

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - Whisk gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.

04 - Incorporate egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.

05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated.

06 - Gently fold chopped walnuts into the dough until evenly distributed.

07 - Sop tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll in extra granulated sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart.

08 - Press each dough ball lightly with fingers or glass bottom to flatten slightly.

09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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The lemon brightness cuts through the sweetness perfectly
They have that satisfying crisp edge and tender center you want in a sugar cookie
Nobody will guess they are gluten-free unless you tell them

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Gluten-free dough is stickier than regular dough, so keep your hands lightly sugared when rolling
Do not overbake these cookies because they continue to firm up while cooling on the sheet
The cookies will look underdone when you first pull them out, which is exactly right

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