Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Cookies: Traditional Recipe: These cookies are perfect for birthday parties, celebrations, or simply to indulge in something sweet without worries about intolerances or allergies. Despite being gluten and lactose-free, they are crumbly and tasty, just like classic recipes. They can be made in advance and stored for a long time in airtight containers.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
To prepare these delicious cookies suitable for those with intolerances or allergies, you need a few simple and easily available ingredients. Discover the complete list and make sure to choose certified gluten-free products for a flawless result!
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 5 + 2/3 tbsp butter
- 1 + 3/4 tbsp honey
- 1 + 3/4 cup self-raising flour
- 1 + 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- to taste colored sprinkles
Steps
Following these simple steps will allow you to make crumbly and tasty cookies, perfect for any occasion. It only takes a few minutes to achieve a delicious result suitable for everyone!
Preparing the oven and baking trays:
Preheat the oven to 356°F.
Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Prepare the dough:
In a large bowl, mix the vegetable margarine and sugar with a whisk or a wooden spoon until creamy.
Add the honey and vanilla essence and mix well.
Gradually incorporate the sifted self-raising flour and baking powder, mixing until a homogeneous dough is obtained.
Working the dough:
Divide the dough into two balls. Wrap one in plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out while working on the other.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the first ball to a thickness of about 3/8 inch.Shape the cookies: Use a cookie cutter to create the desired shapes.
Lightly brush the surface with water and sprinkle with colored sprinkles.
Baking:
Place the cookies on the prepared trays, leaving a bit of space between each.
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, until the edges are slightly golden.
Cooling and storage:
Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
Store in airtight containers to keep them crisp.
Tips, Notes, and Variations
Without refined sugar: You can replace granulated sugar with coconut sugar or a granular sweetener.
Alternative decorations: In addition to colored sprinkles, you can use sugar crystals or chopped nuts (if there are no allergies).
For a cocoa version: Add 10 g of sifted cocoa powder to the dough and reduce the flour by 10 g.
Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Cookies: Traditional Recipe
FAQ
Can I use oil instead of margarine?
Yes, replace margarine with 1/4 cup of seed oil for a lighter version.
How long do they last?
The cookies remain crisp for 7-10 days if stored in an airtight container.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, you can freeze the raw dough or the baked cookies. Reheat them in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
