Pregnancy Friendly Gluten Free Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
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24 servings
For the cookies
- 2 Ā¼ cups gluten free flour blend
- Ā½ tsp baking powder
- Ā¼ tsp salt
- Ā¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- Ā¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 1 Ā½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk
For the royal icing
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 pasteurized egg whites
Ingredient noteThe eggs here are pasteurized, which kills salmonella, so the egg itself is fine during pregnancy even when it is not cooked.
- Ā½ tsp cream of tartar
- Ā½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2ā4 tbsp water
- gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the gluten free flour blend, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.
- 2
Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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