Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies Recipe – Valentine’s Day Hearts
I always love a fun recipe for Valentine’s Day! These Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies are made into cute Valentine’s Day hearts that I am quite honestly completely obsessed with. The texture is just right, the buttery flavor is perfection, and the sweet icing on top is perfect for decorating. This one of my faovirte gluten-free cookie recipes – they’re SO yummy!
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Ingredients/Substitutions
Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies
- White Sugar
- Butter – softened at room temperature. Vegan butter works as well!
- Vanilla Extract
- Gluten-Free All-Purpose Baking Flour
- Cornstarch
- Salt
Icing
- Powdered Sugar
- Milk – Plant-based milk works great as a dairy-free option!
- Natural Food Coloring (as desired)
How to Make Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies
It’s so easy to make Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies! Whether you roll out the dough and cut it out into hearts, another shape, or just make circle cookies, these perfectly flaky and soft sweet cookies are so delicious. Here’s how to make this recipe:
- Beat the sugar and butter together with an electric hand mixer in a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the vanilla, then add the dry ingredients.
- Mix until well combined, then knead the dough with your hands to form a ball.
- Roll out the cookie dough, then cut out cookie shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then chill in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
- Bake the cookies, then let them cool on a wire rack.
- Whisk the icing together until smooth, then dip each cookie into the icing and let set!
TIP: Don’t skip out on freezing the cookies before baking – this helps them keep their shape!
Toppings for Valentine’s Day Heart Cookies
- Sprinkles
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Melted Chocolate Drizzle
- White Chocolate Drizzle
- Dried Rose Petals
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How to Store
These Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day Shortbread Cookies are best stored at room temperature for 4-5 days. They can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7-10 days!
Tip: Place these in cute and festive gift bags for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift!
More Gluten-Free Treats You’ll Love
- Gluten-Free Funfetti Cake
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake w/ Tahini Chocolate Icing
- Almond Flour Cupcakes
- Homemade Date Twix Bars
- Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons butter (softened/room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Icing
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- natural food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Beat the sugar and butter with an electric mixer for about 20 seconds.
- Add the vanilla and beat to combine.
- Add all of the remaining cookie ingredients, making sure to spoon and level the flour and cornstarch.
- Mix until combined, it will look dry and crumbly, but then knead with your hands until it comes together. It should be thick and smooth.Tip: If it looks dry, add 1/2 teaspoon of water at a time until it comes together.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut shapes using your cookie cutters. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for 20 minutes. Do not skip this step or the cookies will not hold their shape!
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set and the bottoms are just very lightly golden brown.
- Whisk together the ingredients for the icing until smooth.
- Frost the cookies once completely cool and enjoy!
jules m. says:
i will spend it on groceries, bath stuff, yarn and baby stuff for my new niece juliana!!
Carol Borchardt says:
These are absolutely adorable! They remind me of those cut little conversation hearts!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Carol! 🙂
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says:
These are absolutely adorable! I’ll be featuring this at Savoring Saturdays lilnky party tomorrow. Hope you’ll come back and join us.
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Emily! 🙂 YAY! That’s so awesome. Thank you for the feature!!!
Raia says:
Those are soooo cute. My kiddos would love them! 🙂 Thank you for sharing them at Savoring Saturdays!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Raia! They are totally kid friendly and so fun to decorate! 🙂
Heather Hollands says:
I would fix my car engine. Romantic, I know.
Christine McMichael replied:
Haha! That’s awesome, Heather 🙂
Lindsay @ Veggie Balance says:
Oh my worddddd – I have not had shortbread since going gluten-free 2 YEARS AGO!! Uhhh this is being added to my very long list of things to make soon. 😉
Christine McMichael replied:
Aw! Lindsay, that’s so sad! I guess I haven’t in awhile either since eating healthy, so I understand. Haha I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Maribel F says:
Diapers and lots of things for my kids like shoes .
Kimberly B says:
If I won I’d use it to buy my hubby something for our anniversary. I’m going to make these cookies for my grandchildren.
Christine McMichael replied:
That sounds like a great way to use the card! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
jacquie says:
I have never had almond flour shortbread and would love to try it.
Christine McMichael replied:
Hi, Jacquie! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Alicia Hewitt says:
I would share with my family!
Bethany says:
These cookies are beautiful!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Bethany! 🙂
Melissa K. says:
I would use it to buy vegan cookbooks!
Melissa says:
Really enjoy your blog! I’m going to make these for my niece and thanks for the giveaway. I would love to get all the jewelry making supplies I’ve ever wanted with that gift card!!!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you so much, Melissa! You will have to let me know how it goes 🙂 Enjoy the recipe! And that sounds like a great plan for that gift card!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says:
I love shortbread but have never tried gluten-free! Thanks for sharing!
Christine McMichael replied:
Me too, it’s the best! Thank you, Sam!
Katie says:
Love that they’re gluten free! So cute , Christine!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Katie! 🙂