Lilac Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)

Lilac butter cookies on a silver plate with lilac blossoms on the table.

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This lilac butter cookies gluten-free recipe combines lilac flowers and lemon zest to create the perfect spring cookie. With simple ingredients and a short chill time, these butter cookies are a fragrant, beautiful treat that's great for anyone following a gluten-free diet.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time38

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Amercian, Eastern European, European

Keyword: Lilac Butter Cookies Gluten-Free

Servings:

Calories: 183kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

3 cups Gluten-free flour with xantham gum
16 oz Butter softened
1 tbsp Lemon zest
2 tbsp Lemon juice
1/4 cup Milk
3/4 cup Erythriol or sugar
2 tbsp Vanilla extract
1/2 tsp Salt
2 cups Lilac blossoms

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter (make sure the butter is softened) and your sugar of choice (white or coconut) using your hands. Ensure you don't overmix it, as this will result in a super soft texture.
2. Add vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until everything is fully incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: gluten-free flour blend, erythritol and salt. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth butter cookie dough forms.
4. Gently fold in the lilac flowers.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it for 30–45 minutes. This chill time helps the cookies hold their shape and enhances flavor.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet or sheet tray with parchment paper.
7. Scoop the dough into inch balls using a medium cookie scoop or shape with your hands. Flatten slightly or use a cookie cutter or cookie press if desired. Alternatively, use a roller to roll out the dough, then cut the cookies using a cookie cutter.
8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, lined up with parchment paper spacing evenly.
9. Bake for 18 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown on the edges.
10. Let cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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