Description

Delight in these gluten-free Raspberry Cookies featuring a sweet and tangy homemade raspberry syrup, tender cookie dough, and bursts of fresh raspberry pieces. Perfectly baked to golden edges with a subtle hint of raspberry flavor, these cookies are ideal for gluten-sensitive dessert lovers seeking a fruity treat.

Ingredients

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For the Raspberry Syrup:

1 cup frozen raspberries
¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Cookies:

2 cups gluten-free flour (1:1 multipurpose blend with xanthan gum)
1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup unsalted butter or vegan baking stick, room temperature
1 ¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (reserve 2 tablespoons for rolling)
2 heaping tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons raspberry syrup
3 drops red food coloring (adjust if using gel or paste)
½ cup frozen raspberries, chopped into tiny pieces

Instructions

Make the Raspberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the frozen raspberries and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens into a syrup, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch, baking powder, and kosher salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter (or vegan substitute) with 1 ¼ cups of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the cornstarch-water mixture, milk, raspberry syrup, and red food coloring until well combined and uniform in color.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing for tender cookies.
Fold in Raspberries: Gently fold in the chopped frozen raspberries to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, which helps maintain shape during baking.
Shape the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the reserved 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar for a sweet crust.
Arrange and Flatten: Place the sugar-coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten each ball with the back of a spoon to encourage even baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until cookie edges turn golden brown, indicating doneness.
Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

The raspberry syrup can be made up to a week in advance and stored refrigerated in an airtight container.
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum to ensure the best cookie texture and structure.
For stronger raspberry flavor, increase the raspberry syrup quantity in the dough or add extra fresh raspberries before baking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: gluten-free raspberry cookies, raspberry syrup cookies, gluten-free dessert, fruity cookies, easy baked cookies, raspberry dessert