Almond Iced Shortbread Balls Gluten Free Recipe

Indulge in these melt-in-your-mouth, delicate gluten-free shortbread cookies – a Christmas family favorite! Perfect for a one or two-bite treat, these almond-infused gems are best made with a blend of gluten-free flours for optimal texture. Recipe tested with recipe #208061. Get ready for holiday magic!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 68.9 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almond Iced Shortbread Balls Gluten Free

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (for dough) and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for icing)
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons water (optional, for icing if preferred over milk)
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons milk
  • almond slices (for garnish, optional)

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How to Make Almond Iced Shortbread Balls Gluten Free

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, almond flour, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Meanwhile, prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  10. Once the cookies are completely cool, dip or drizzle them with the icing. Sprinkle with extra almond slices, if desired.
  11. Let the icing set before serving and enjoying your delicious gluten-free almond shortbread balls!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

14g

Carbs

2g

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