Kim – the Spritz cookies look amazing! Would you share the recipe?
Spritz cookies have been one of the treats I've really missed since going GF. (not that I could ever get the cookie press to work right….always gave up and went w/ flattened dough balls w/ sugar). I did find a new mix at WF from a small company local to where I am that seemed like it would taste like spritz, but I haven't tried it yet. (can look for name later if you want, but it's pricey and doesn't make too many, so scratch might be a better bet)
I do really elaborate sugar cutouts (not GF) every holiday, but cannot seem to get a GF version to turn out. Does anyone know of any tricks for sugar cutouts (either recipe adds or flours that work), I have tried every flour and mix and they either spread when they bake and do not hold shape or they taste like a paper towel. Anyone?
Erika – Are you using butter or shortening? Are you chilling the dough? I like Jules Gluten Free Flour (Raisin Rack sells it or you can buy it online). I find that while I like to cook with butter, sometimes it is necessary to use shortening or at least half shortening in baking or the cookies spread like crazy. Chilling the dough also seems to help.
Yes, I have tried Jules, but you are right – I am a fan of butter in place of shortening. I guess i should try to incorporate some shortening, I always chill – but that should help to add the shortening. Thanks!
My son and me, November 2000. This is before we were gluten-free/diagnosed Celiac.
Kim – the Spritz cookies look amazing! Would you share the recipe?
Spritz cookies have been one of the treats I've really missed since going GF. (not that I could ever get the cookie press to work right….always gave up and went w/ flattened dough balls w/ sugar). I did find a new mix at WF from a small company local to where I am that seemed like it would taste like spritz, but I haven't tried it yet. (can look for name later if you want, but it's pricey and doesn't make too many, so scratch might be a better bet)
Here is the link:
http://www.glutenfreeislife.com/?p=2069
I recommend Jules Gluten Free Flour and make sure to chill the dough. The cookie press & I aren't friends, either, but the cold dough does help.
Holy crap – you're on the ball with the baking! I haven't started yet!
LOL…..These are not pics from this year….it is my inspiration to get started!
I can't wait to start baking again. First on my list are Italian Christmas cookies.
Oooh….I sure hope you blog about them!
OMG I miss thumbprint cookies SOOOOOO bad. I gotta get my partner to try and make some this year for sure!
They were my favorites as a child (and still are).
I do really elaborate sugar cutouts (not GF) every holiday, but cannot seem to get a GF version to turn out. Does anyone know of any tricks for sugar cutouts (either recipe adds or flours that work), I have tried every flour and mix and they either spread when they bake and do not hold shape or they taste like a paper towel. Anyone?
Erika – Are you using butter or shortening? Are you chilling the dough? I like Jules Gluten Free Flour (Raisin Rack sells it or you can buy it online). I find that while I like to cook with butter, sometimes it is necessary to use shortening or at least half shortening in baking or the cookies spread like crazy. Chilling the dough also seems to help.
Kim
Yes, I have tried Jules, but you are right – I am a fan of butter in place of shortening. I guess i should try to incorporate some shortening, I always chill – but that should help to add the shortening. Thanks!
Let me know how it works out!
Kim
My mouth is watering, Kim. And I'm smiling.
Had a neat experience eating out last night. An Italian restaurant cooked my own box of GF noodles for me. I brought them in myself.
Julie – That is fantastic!
These look AMAZING; now I wanna cookie, or two, hehe…great post and fabulous gluten-free cookies, Kim!
Thank you!
Hi–They all look yummy but none are alive for me to get the recipes! Help! Linda
Linda – I posted the links to the recipes today!
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