Kristi's Italian Bakery Butter Cookies Now Gluten Free

Delight in the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of *Kristi's Italian Bakery Butter Cookies*, now reimagined in a gluten-free version that's as indulgent as the classic recipe! These cookies boast a delicate crumb and rich flavor, thanks to a blend of softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, all perfectly balanced with high-quality gluten-free flour. Piped into elegant shapes like rosettes and rings, each cookie bakes to golden perfection in just 12 minutes. Whether drizzled with silky semi-sweet chocolate, dipped, or decorated with festive sprinkles, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. Perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday indulgence, these gluten-free Italian butter cookies are easy to make and irresistible to share.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 240 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
• 170 grams Unsalted butter, softened
• 100 grams Powdered sugar
• 25 grams Granulated sugar
• 2 large Egg yolks
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Milk (optional, for adjusting dough consistency)
• 100 grams Semi-sweet chocolate or sprinkles (for decorating, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt to the butter mixture, and continue beating until fully combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the gluten-free flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too stiff to pipe, mix in 1 tablespoon of milk to soften.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (or your preferred tip). Pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheets in classic shapes such as rosettes, lines, or rings, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Step 6

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to maintain their delicate, tender texture.

Step 7

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

If desired, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and dip one end of each cookie or drizzle the chocolate decoratively over them. Alternatively, top with sprinkles for a festive touch. Let the chocolate set before serving.

Step 9

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(692.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3256.0

Total Fat 180.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 110.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 741.4mg	0%
Sodium 658.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 363.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13g	0%
Total Sugars 174.2g
Protein 24.3g	0%

Vitamin D 42.9IU	0%
Calcium 198.7mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 576.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 45.8%