Vickys Mums Lemon & Cardamom Cookies, GF DF EF SF NF

Vicky@Jacks Free-From Cookbook
Vicky@Jacks Free-From Cookbook @allergyfriendlycook
Scotland

My mum gave me this recipe and the picture is her bake! She made them free-from for Jack and was so pleased that he liked them! I had to ask her for the recipe. Thanks mum!

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Ingredients

25 mins
24 servings
  1. 225 grams sunflower spread / butter
  2. 150 grams caster sugar
  3. Zest of 1 whole lemon
  4. 250 grams gluten-free / plain flour
  5. 100 grams ground almonds
  6. 3 tsp ground cardamom
  7. 1/4 tsp xanthan gum if using a gluten-free flour blend

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to gas 5 / 190C / 375°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper

  2. 2

    Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy

  3. 3

    Add the rest of the ingredients and mix in until well combined

  4. 4

    Half the dough then keep halving each piece until you have 12 pieces from each, 24 in all

  5. 5

    Roll into balls then place 12 each onto each baking sheet

  6. 6

    Flatten slightly then bake for 12 - 15 minutes until slightly golden

  7. 7

    Let sit on the baking sheets for a good 5 minutes to harden up before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

  8. 8

    Can be stored in a lidded container for up to 5 days

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Check out Amazon for Jacks Free-From Cookbook Volume 1 - Cakes & Cupcakes exclusively on Kindle!! Everything I post is free from gluten, dairy, eggs, soy and most are peanut and tree nut-free too. Check out my facebook page, Jacks Free-From Cook Book, for more recipes and related posts. I'm a mother of 3 wonderful children, one of which has serious food allergies. The recipes I post are made specifically with my son in mind so we can all enjoy the same family meals together and he so isn't left out of any occasion. I hope I can help others in the same situation and show you that where there's a will, there's a way!
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