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Gluten-Free Honey Cinnamon Cookies

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Published Oct 25, 2020 ∙ Kristina Stosek

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These Gluten-Free Honey Cinnamon Cookies are the perfect way to kick off the cookie season! With baking in full swing, I’m excited to share this melt-in-your-mouth cookie recipe that’s loved by the little rascals on Halloween. This simple gluten-free cookie recipe uses a gluten-free flour blend, butter, honey, cinnamon, baking soda, and a hint of vanilla. The result is a perfect butter cookie, hinted with warm cinnamon and warmvanilla flavor.

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Fun Halloween Decorating with Gluten-Free Honey Cinnamon Cookies

I love this Gluten-Free Honey Cinnamon Cookie recipe because it’s easy to decorate! With Halloween around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to add some festive touches.

I’ll admit, decorating cookies or cakes isn’t my strong suit—it’s definitely not high on my list of accomplishments. But I gave it my best shot.

It’s not about having a perfectly decorated cookie; it’s all about the texture and flavor—and these Honey Cinnamon Cookies have it all! They’ll melt in your mouth and are absolutely delicious.

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Gluten-Free Honey Cinnamon Cookies with a Simple Glaze

For these Honey Cinnamon Cookies, I wanted to create a basic cookie glaze that offered more than just sweetness. While I typically add a few drops of pure vanilla extract to my glazes, I decided to switch it up this time. Since the cookies already contain vanilla, I opted for a splash of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey instead.

The result? An amazingly delicious glaze that perfectly complements the cookies. The fresh lemon juice balances the sweetness, preventing it from overpowering the delicate flavor of the vanilla cookies.

Tips for Perfect Cookie Glaze

It’s essential to make the cookie glaze right before you’re ready to decorate, as it hardens quickly. If you notice the glaze starting to set while you’re using it, give it a good stir to loosen it up.

Choosing Food Coloring

If you’d like to add some color, I recommend using plant-based food coloring. It’s a healthier option, and the colors are vibrant and natural-looking.

Adjusting Consistency

If the glaze is too thick, thin it out only after adding food coloring. Add just a few drops of water at a time until you achieve your desired consistency. Conversely, if the glaze ends up too thin, simply add a few teaspoons of confectioners’ sugar (also known as powdered sugar) to thicken it.

Decorating Gluten-Free Honey Cinnamon Cookies

I decorated these Gluten-Free Honey Cinnamon Cookies with a Halloween theme since the holiday is just a few days away. However, feel free to customize them for any season you’re celebrating—I’m sure your decorations will turn out much better than mine!

If you prefer, use the basic glaze and sprinkle it lightly with cinnamon sugar. YUM!

Enjoy Making Your Honey Cinnamon Cookies!

I hope you have as much fun making these Gluten-Free Honey Cinnamon Cookies as I did! If you’re looking for more cookie inspiration, be sure to check out

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Kristina x

Gluten-Free Honey Cinnamon Cookies

6 reviews

Published Oct 25, 2020 · Kristina Stosek

Prep Time:: 25 + min
Cooking Time:: 12 min
Serves:: 20 - 24

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Ingredients

1 1/2 (222 g) cups gluten-free measure for measure all-purpose flour blend

1 1/2 tsp. GF ground cinnamon

3/4 tsp. Baking soda

1/4 tsp. Sea salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 Tbsp. Coconut or brown sugar

1/3 cup honey

1/2 tsp. Pure vanilla extract

EASY BASIC COOKIE GLAZE (24 cookies)

1 cup confectioners sugar

1 Tbsp. Water

2 tsp. Honey

1/2 tsp. Fresh lemon juice

8 drops of natural food colouring (optional)

Gluten-Free cookie decorations (optional)

Instructions

Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt
Using a bowl of an electric mixer, mix butter with sugar, add honey and vanilla and blend until smooth.
Gradually add the flour mix, and using a spatula, blend until a dough forms. Cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for 45 minutes
Sprinkle dough with flour on both sides and roll out between two sheets of wax or parchment paper to about 1/4-inch in thickness. Cut the cookies with your favourite cookie cutter, then carefully place cookies 1-1/2 inches apart on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You may have to do this in batches.
Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Bake cookies in a preheated oven at 350 F for 12 - 14 minutes until the edges start to turn golden brown.
Cool cookies on the cookie sheet. They will harden as they cool.
COOKIE GLAZE
Just before you are ready to glaze the cooled cookies, in a small bowl using a fork, whisk the glaze ingredients together. Add food colour if using and decorate the cookies. If the glaze is too thick, add a few drops of water after adding the food colour.

Nutrition Info

Nutritional Information per Cookie (1/24) | Calories: 108 | Total Fat: 5g | Sodium: 40mg | Total Carbohydrates: 15g | Dietary Fiber: 0.3g | Sugars: 7g | Protein: 1g | Note: This calculation is approximate and can vary based on specific brands and variations in ingredient quantities.