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Gluten Free Slice and Bake Shortbread Cookies.

Dec 20, 2018 by Kelly Roenicke · 25 Comments

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This recipe for gluten free slice and bake shortbread cookies is sure to become a staple in your holiday repertoire! Buttery and light, these cookies are delicious.

gluten free vegan shortbread cookies

There’s nothing like a good shortbread recipe during the holiday season. Gluten free slice and bake shortbread cookies are super simple to make, and they’re buttery and rich, making them a special treat for Christmas.

There are a few different ways to make shortbread. You can make it in a pan, and then slice it, but sometimes different gluten free flours don’t work too well with this method. You may have an underbaked pan of shortbread on your hands, and that’s not great. No one likes gooey shortbread.

You can also shape the shortbread into crescents or sticks and dip the cookies into chocolate, for chocolate covered shortbread.

One of the easiest ways to make gluten free shortbread is with the slice and bake method.

gluten free shortbread cookies

The fun thing about slice and bake shortbread is that you can make the dough up ahead of time and freeze it, and even give it as a gift. If you know a family that’s new to food allergies, this would probably be a welcome treat for them during the holiday season.

This version has mini chocolate chips, but you can flavor this any way you like – a little lemon zest, some orange zest and currants, or even some ground pumpkin seeds. It’s a very versatile recipe.

How do you make gluten free slice and bake shortbread?

  1. First, cream the buttery spread, vanilla, and sugar.
  2. Add the gluten free flour, salt, and mini chocolate chips (if using).
  3. Shape the dough into two logs, and wrap with waxed paper or plastic wrap. Chill the dough.
  4. Allow the dough to warm up for 10 minutes, then slice and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

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Can you freeze shortbread cookie dough?

Yes, this shortbread cookie dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Can you make slice and bake shortbread cookie dough in advance?

Yes, you can make it in advance and freeze it, or you can refrigerate it for up to 4 days.

Can this shortbread be made with regular flour?

Yes, if you aren’t gluten free, go ahead and use regular all-purpose flour or spelt flour.

Can this recipe be made with almond flour or coconut flour?

I don’t recommend using almond or coconut flour for this cookie recipe. The texture and flavor will be quite different if you choose to do that.

gluten free vegan shortbread

How should you store shortbread cookies to keep them fresh?

I recommend storing these gluten free shortbread cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for about 5 days.

If you make these cookies, or any of my recipes, please share on Instagram and tag me @prettybeeblog. I love to see your creations!

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gluten free vegan shortbread cookies
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Gluten Free Slice and Bake Shortbread Cookies.

These easy slice and bake shortbread cookies are a fun holiday dessert! Minimal ingredients and minimal work result in a delicious, buttery cookie!

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling 1 hour
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 127 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegan buttery spread
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 2 cups gluten free flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup dairy free mini chocolate chips
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Place the vegan buttery spread, vanilla extract, and confectioner's sugar in a mixing bowl, and beat until smooth.

  2. Add the gluten free flour and salt, mix on low speed until the dough comes together.

  3. Stir in the mini chocolate chips.

  4. Divide the dough in half, and form each half into a log. Wrap each log in waxed paper or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for one hour.

  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  6. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and allow to warm up for about 10 minutes for easier slicing.

  7. Use a serrated knife to slice the dough ½ inch thick. You should get 12 slices from each log. If the dough crumbles, let it warm up a little more.

  8. Place the cookies on the cookie sheets with one inch between them. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheets before removing them.

Recipe Notes

The dough can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 4 days.

You can freeze the logs of dough for up to 3 months.

If you don't have special dietary needs, go ahead and use regular flour and butter.

Nutrition facts are for one cookie.

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Slice and Bake Shortbread Cookies.
Amount per Serving
Calories
127
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
109
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
2
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
360
IU
7
%
Calcium
 
12
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.6
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Adapted from this recipe.

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Comments

  1. Michelle

    March 13, 2022 at 6:58 pm

    4 stars
    Thank you for a super easy, super delicious melt in your mouth perfect gluten free slice & bake shortbread cookie recipe❣️ I used “America Test Kitchen” gluten free flour recipe for flour and used regular butter. As well as this recipe, I made the next batch omitting the chocolate chips and added 1/2 tsp. Lemon flavouring and 2 tsps. lemon zest. Both recipes were so delicious! A keeper indeed! Thanks again 😋

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      March 20, 2022 at 12:55 pm

      So glad these worked well for you! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  2. Deanna Johnson

    April 30, 2021 at 9:25 am

    5 stars
    So, for my cookies, I used Premium Gold flax Gluten free blend and I also used half coconut oil and half normal butter. I havened the recipe because I wasn’t sure how they were going to turn out. After I creamed the butter,coconut oil and vanilla, I separated them into two(by weight) and mixed in a half a cup of flour in one, and 3/8 cup flour and 2 Tablespoons Cocoa powder to make a chocolate cookie. For some reason, the chocolate cookie tastes kinda burnt. I might’ve put too much cocoa powder in it I guess. I also didn’t put any add ins in.( though that would’ve been cute)

    Reply
  3. Julie Bruce

    December 21, 2020 at 1:13 am

    Hello! What is the “vegan buttery spread”? Can I just use regular butter?
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      January 04, 2021 at 10:24 am

      Yes, if you eat dairy, just use regular butter.

      Reply
  4. Natalie Holden

    December 06, 2020 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    These cookies turned out great. Thanks for simple recipe!

    Reply
  5. Maryanne

    January 14, 2020 at 8:45 pm

    Our cookies came out burned on the bottom and crumbly and pillowy soft and that was after only 10 minutes. They had a weird powdery consistancy like flour.

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      January 14, 2020 at 10:24 pm

      What kind of gluten free flour did you use? What kind of cookie sheet? I’m sorry you had trouble!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        December 20, 2021 at 5:26 pm

        This recipe didn’t work for me. Used King Arthur GF flour and everything else just as the recipe stated. Did use Earth Balance from the tub. They looked good but we’re so hard, and sort of strange, lightweight like a meringue. Dough was delicious but they didn’t bake up well.

        Reply
        • Kelly Roenicke

          December 21, 2021 at 12:09 am

          I’m sorry they didn’t work for you! I haven’t used King Arthur in a long time, I’m not sure if that would make a big difference or not.

          Reply
  6. Lori

    December 12, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    Can I store them in the fridge after baked if I want them to stay fresh longer than 5 days? Or would freezer be better?

    Reply
  7. Cheryl

    December 04, 2019 at 3:15 pm

    Hi, my cookies spread too much and became flat, not thick. Any thoughts on how to stop that? (They do taste yummy, though, they just aren’t pretty enough for sharing yet.) Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      December 06, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      What kind of gluten free flour did you use? I’m sorry they spread!

      Reply
      • Cheryl

        December 06, 2019 at 2:14 pm

        I used Trader Joe’s gluten free flour. It’s my first time baking anything gluten free. Does the type of GF flour matter?

        Reply
  8. Danielle Chester

    October 13, 2019 at 11:35 am

    I want to make these cookies with an orange flavor instead of the chocolate chips. I was given a bottle of orange extract, but I have never cooked with it. Should I use it INSTEAD of the vanilla or IN ADDITION TO the vanilla? Thanks for the help.

    Reply
  9. Cathy

    May 15, 2019 at 8:47 am

    5 stars
    These look like cookies that have gluten. They look that good!
    Can I use regular butter?

    Reply
  10. marina

    January 27, 2019 at 11:43 am

    hello
    Im not looking for the recipe to be vegan, just gluten free
    doesnt it need eggs?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      March 09, 2019 at 12:35 pm

      No, shortbread does not require eggs.

      Reply
  11. Silvia

    December 24, 2018 at 10:45 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! My son loves the cookies! They are very delicious!! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  12. Katie

    December 21, 2018 at 11:52 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  13. Catherine

    December 21, 2018 at 11:00 am

    Sounds delicious and simple. I’m going to make for my sister, she’s celiac. She loves GF Walkers shortbread but we can’t ever find it. This is an excellent Christmas gift, thanks.

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      December 21, 2018 at 10:01 pm

      I hope you love it!

      Reply
  14. Megan

    December 20, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    Shortbread cookies are my favorites.

    Reply
  15. Lisa

    December 20, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this! My daughter misses these kinds of things! Your blog is a God-send to us…Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      December 21, 2018 at 10:02 pm

      I’m so happy to help! Merry Christmas! Thank you for reading. :)

      Reply

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