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Frosted Sugar Star Cookies (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Name: Frosted Sugar Star Cookies (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum); 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/3 cup coconut oil or vegan butter, solid; 1/2 cup coconut sugar or organic cane sugar; 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water, let sit for 5 min); 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1–2 tsp dairy-free milk (like oat or almond), as needed; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2–3 tsp dairy-free milk; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; Natural sprinkles (gluten-free, dye-free)

Category:

Dessert

Difficulty: Easy

Serves:

—

Prep Time: 25 minutes (includes dough chilling)

Cook Time: 8–10 minutes

Rating:

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July 26, 2025 by Chef Molly

Frosted Sugar Star Cookies (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

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What You’ll Need:

For the Cookies

1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup coconut oil or vegan butter, solid
1/2 cup coconut sugar or organic cane sugar
1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water, let sit for 5 min)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tsp dairy-free milk (like oat or almond), as needed

For the Icing

1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tsp dairy-free milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Natural sprinkles (gluten-free, dye-free)

Prepration for:Frosted Sugar Star Cookies (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Step 1/5

Make the Dough In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together coconut oil and sugar. Add flax egg and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients. If the dough is crumbly, add 1 tsp of milk at a time until it holds.

Step 2/5

Chill Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 20 minutes.

Step 3/5

Shape the Cookies Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough between parchment sheets to ~1/4” thick. Use a star-shaped cutter and a small circle cutter to punch out the middle. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 4/5

Bake Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a rack.

Step 5/5

Decorate Mix icing ingredients until smooth. Dip or spread onto cookies, and immediately top with sprinkles. Let icing set before storing.

Chef's Tips & Notes

For color: Add a drop of natural food coloring (like beet or spirulina powder) to the icing.

Use maple sugar for a warmer flavor twist.

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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Frosted Sugar Star Cookies (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Directions

Step 1

Make the Dough
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together coconut oil and sugar. Add flax egg and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients. If the dough is crumbly, add 1 tsp of milk at a time until it holds.

Step 2

Chill
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Shape the Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough between parchment sheets to ~1/4” thick. Use a star-shaped cutter and a small circle cutter to punch out the middle. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake
Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a rack.

Step 5

Decorate
Mix icing ingredients until smooth. Dip or spread onto cookies, and immediately top with sprinkles. Let icing set before storing

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