WW Gluten Free Maple Leaf Sugar Cookies

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The WW Gluten Free Maple Leaf Sugar Cookies are delicious and comforting. We made them with a gluten-free flour blend, sugar, xanthan gum, salt, butter, egg, vanilla bean paste, ginger, cinnamon, & cocoa powder. They contain 2 grams of protein and 135 calories per serving. These cookies are ready to prepare in just 45 minutes. Store these WW Gluten Free Maple Leaf Sugar Cookies for 14 days in the refrigerator. You may serve these cookies with hot chocolate, berry fruit salad, vanilla frozen yogurt, chai tea, cinnamon apples, pear slices, or mini carrot cakes. Preparing this dessert is very easy because the instructions are clear.

STATS:

  • Calories: 135 kcal
  • Serving size: 1 cookie
  • Total time: 45 minutes
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Gluten-free, Weight Watchers
  • Prep time: 30 minutes
  • Cook time: 14 minutes
  • Serving: 26 cookies
  • Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Wooden spoon
  • Rolling pin
  • Leaf-shaped cookie cutters
  • Baking paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Butter knife

INGREDIENTS:

COOKIE DOUGH:

  • Half tsp salt
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 360 g plain gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ tsp xanthan gum
  • 180 g softened unsalted butter
  • One tsp vanilla bean paste

MAPLE LEAF FLAVORS:

  • 3 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 tsp Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp ground ginger

ROLLING:

  • 1–2 tbsp gluten-free flour

INGREDIENT NOTES:

VANILLA BEAN PASTE:

  • This bean paste blends well with the butter, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa to make the cookies more delicious. Another option is to use vanilla extract for a similar flavor.

UNSALTED BUTTER:

  • Butter gives the cookies a rich flavor and tender texture. We use softened butter so it combines easily with the dry ingredients and makes a smooth cookie dough. You may utilize vegan baking butter as another choice.

XANTHAN GUM:

  • It holds the dough together and make the cookies less crumble. This gives the cookies better structure and make them delicious. If your flour blend already contains xanthan gum, you can skip it.

GLUTEN-FREE FLOUR BLEND:

  • This flour is a great option for these cookies because it gives the dough structure and makes it easy to roll. We use plain gluten-free flour to make soft and tender cookies. You may use an homemade gluten-free flour blend made with rice flour and starches as another idea.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, cover two sheets with baking paper and warm the oven to 350°F.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, xanthan gum, and salt in the large bowl.
  3. Mix the softened butter, egg, and vanilla to make the soft dough.
  4. Divide the dough into 3 portions and then add ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa powder in separate portions.
  5. Knead the portions gently and tear them into small pieces, then arrange the pieces randomly.
  6. Roll the pieces together and fold the dough to make the marble pattern.
  7. Make the marble dough about 1/4 inch thick and cut out maple leaves with cutters.
  8. Put the cookies on the sheets and trace leaf veins on the cookies.
  9. Bake the cookies for 14 minutes, then cool them on the sheets for ten minutes.
  10. Lastly, transfer the cookies to the wire rack, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

HOT DRINKS:

  • Cinnamon Latte
  • Vanilla Coffee
  • Chai Tea
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Apple Cinnamon Tea

DESSERT:

  • Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
  • Cinnamon Yogurt
  • Light Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Apple Compote
  • Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait

FALL PLATTER:

  • Pumpkin Muffins
  • Apple Cinnamon Bites
  • Mini Carrot Cakes
  • Cinnamon Pears

TIPS:

  • You should not mix the marble too much so the colors stay visible.
  • Include softened butter so it mixes easily and gives better results.
  • Bake the cookies for only 12 minutes to keep the center soft and delicious.
  • Avoid adding extra flour if you do not want dry cookies.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store these cookies in a closed box for 14 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the baked cookies in the container for three months.

FAQs:

Does this recipe contain gluten?

  • No, these cookies are naturally gluten-free.

Can I include regular flour in this dish?

  • Yes, you may add regular flour, but the cookies will not be gluten-free.

Why do the cookies spread?

  • Including warm butter in the dough or baking the cookies on a warm sheet makes them spread.

Should we exclude xanthan gum from this dessert?

  • Yes, you may skip it if the flour already contains xanthan gum.

Can I use different cookie cutters?

  • Yes, you may use maple leaf, acorn, or pumpkin-shaped cutters.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 135 kcal

Net carbs: 17 g

Iron: 1 g

Total carbs: 18 g

Vitamin A: 750 IU

Fiber: 1 g

Calcium: 10 g

Protein: 2 g

Sodium: 70 g

Potassium: 35 g

Weight Watchers Points: 5 Points