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    Gluten Free Cocoa Cookies

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    Gluten Free Cocoa Cookies {Beard and Bonnet}

    We have made it to day 8 of our 12 Days of Gluten Free Cookies series. You're gonna love this new Cocoa Cookies Recipe!! Honestly, I am feeling the cookie craze over here. After Christmas is over, I am going on a liquid diet for New Year's followed by a much needed veggie overdose. Who's with me? Until then though, it's cookies for days!!

    If you have been around for the first few recipes of this series then you know exactly what I am about to say. But just in case you are new to the 12 Days of Gluten Free Cookies craze, here are a few things you should know:

    1. All of the recipes in this series are gluten free and vegetarian. Some are vegan, and some are dairy free too. If you have a dietary restriction, some of the recipes may just be a simple substitution away from fitting into your diet. Please check the recipes before deciding that a cookie is not for you. If you have any questions, leave me a comment. I am here for you!!
    2. I used King Arthur Flour – gluten free multi-purpose flour for all of the cookies in this series. I simply wanted to make sure that all of the ingredients I used for these cookies were easy to find. Second, I know that custom blending flours can be intimidating. So for now, we are going to stick with something easy. I also love Vanilla Extract from King Arthur Baking Company. Their Vanilla Extract is great quality and is a pantry staple that you can use time and time again in recipes.

    This gluten free Cocoa Cookies Recipe is a must have!

    These shortbread-esque chocolate cookies are almost impossible to stop munching on. Even our little fruit bandit was obsessed with them and was caught numerous times stealing these crunchy little morsels off of the cookie plate.

    It's hard to get mad at a kid with good taste though, so I couldn't scold him too much. Although these cookies are pretty tasty on their own the addition of a generous sprinkle of sweetened cocoa powder before we nibbled put them over the top. Just for giggles I paired these cookies with a big glass of Nog. It was epic snacking and I have decided that Santa is going to be pretty impressed with this pairing too.

    If you’ve tried Gluten Free Cocoa Cookies Recipe I would be so grateful if you would rate the recipe and let me know what you think in the comments below. I just love hearing from you and your reviews and comments really help others that visit This Mess is Ours!

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    Don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know what you think about this Gluten Free Cocoa Cookies Recipe in the comments below. I just love hearing from you and your reviews/comments really help other people that visit This Mess is Ours!

    • Author: This Mess Is Ours
    • Yield: 3.5 dozen 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 2 cups gluten free all purpose flour
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1-2 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder for dusting

    Instructions

    1. Sift together the flour, unsweetened cocoa, cinnamon, and salt into a bowl.
    2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the sugar and beat until light in color and fluffy, about 2 more minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the vanilla and mix until incorporated. Add the flour mixture then mix on low speed, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed, until just combined. Form the dough into a flattened disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for an hour or until firm.
    3. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    4. Form the dough into 1-inch balls with a small cookie scoop and roll between the palm of your hands to smooth the edges; place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the cookies are firm about 20-25 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through the cook time. Cool the cookies completely on wire racks.
    5. Before serving dust the cookies with sweetened cocoa powder. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    Notes

    Adapted from Martha Stewart

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do gluten free cookies take longer to bake?

    Gluten free cookies can sometimes taker longer to bake than traditional cookies because they tend to brown quicker. Cooking at a lower temperature for a longer time can be necessary with some gluten free cookies.

    Why are my gluten free cookies flat?

    Varied oven temperatures can affect whether a cookie is plump or flat. Adjusting the temperature higher a few degrees will help to fix the issue of flat cookies.

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    Comments

    1. Sisi says

      July 26, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      This recipe is way too dry, my cookie dough was so crumbly

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    2. SarahJ says

      April 29, 2016 at 10:21 pm

      Yum, yum, YUM!! I used 1/2 cup ground hazelnut along with quinoa/buckwheat flour. Soooo delicious and brilliantly simple. Thank you 😀

      Reply
    3. Lauren says

      December 13, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      Should I be including xanthan gum in the recipe?

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      • Meg says

        December 13, 2015 at 4:42 pm

        Hi Lauren,
        I used King Arthur gluten free all purpose flour for these which does not contain xanthan gum, so you shouldn't need to include any.

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    4. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

      December 16, 2014 at 9:07 pm

      I'm with you . . I am totally going on a juice cleanse first thing in the new year. . Until then, bring on the cookies!!! love these GF cocoa cookies!! and so beautiful!!

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