The spiced cookies with rice flour I prepared these days are naturally gluten-free and lactose-free. Very fragrant, they have a truly special taste, which can be adjusted according to your preferences. I chose to add more cinnamon, followed by star anise, which gives freshness, and smaller doses of nutmeg and cloves because they are very strong. You just have to try them.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, Christmas
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups gluten-free rice flour
- 3 1/4 cups gluten-free whole rice flour
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp xanthan gum (optional)
- 1 tbsp gluten-free baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (gluten-free)
- 1/2 tsp star anise (ground)
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 pinch cloves
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Cookie cutter
Steps
Break the eggs into a bowl, add the sugar, and beat with a whisk.
Add the oil and mix well until smooth. Sift the flours with xanthan gum, baking powder, and spices. Gradually add them and knead.
If necessary, decrease or increase the flour as it depends on absorption. Form a dough and wrap it in plastic wrap. Let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Roll the dough to about 1/8 inch on a lightly floured surface. Cut cookies with Christmas cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 338°F for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool. Dust with powdered sugar.
ATTENTION: Please check the Italian Celiac Association manual and read the ingredients carefully to ensure they are gluten-free.
Advice
They can be stored in a closed container for up to 15 days.
FAQ
Which vegetable oil can I use?
You can choose any from olive oil to rice oil.
Can I use just rice flour or just whole rice flour?
Yes, you can choose just one type of flour; just be careful to add it gradually, as you may need more or less depending on the recipe’s absorption rate.
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