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Gluten-Free Nutmeg Cookies

These gluten-free treats are a perfect blend of rich, buttery goodness and the warm essence of nutmeg. The addition of vanilla and rum extract adds a touch of sophistication, creating a heavenly combination that's sure to please. The cookies, shaped into charming 'logs' and baked to golden perfection, serve as a delightful canvas for our luscious dairy-free frosting. Creamy, dreamy, and adorned with festive decorations, each cookie becomes a miniature work of art.
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Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups gluten-free flour sifted
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup dairy-free butter room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp rum extract
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 egg beaten
Frosting
  • 3 tbsp dairy-free butter room temperature
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp rum extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 - 3 tbsp dairy-free milk I used coconut milk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350° F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside to be ready for the cookies.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the gluten-free flour and nutmeg. Set this mixture aside to be used later.
  3. Cream the dairy-free butter with the vanilla and rum extract in another bowl. Gradually add the sugar to this creamy blend. Afterward, add the egg and mix everything thoroughly.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until combined.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, take small portions of the dough and shape them into slender rolls, approximately half an inch in diameter.
  6. Carefully cut these rolls into 1 ½-inch 'logs.' Arrange these morsels on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
  7. Place your cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. Keep a close eye on them; they're done when the edges just start to turn golden. Once baked, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack, allowing them to cool and set.
Frosting
  1. In a separate bowl, cream together the dairy-free butter, vanilla, and rum extract.
  2. In an alternating fashion, add the powdered sugar and dairy-free milk, and continue to blend until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. This usually takes around 3-5 minutes.
  3. Using a piping bag or a knife, add a generous dollop of frosting to each cooled cookie. It's the perfect canvas to bring your creative flair to life, so feel free to decorate with festive sprinkles and make each cookie a delightful work of art.