Grain-Free Cassava Flour Cut Out Cookies

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Nut-Free

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How fun was decorating cut-out cookies as kids? This better-for-you version does not disappoint either. Cut them out into whatever shape you please and have fun making each one special with the frosting and sprinkles of your choice. Our Grain-Free, Gluten-Free recipe is great for parties, backyard BBQs, or to keep all to yourself.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of Otto's Naturals - Cassava Flour + additional for dusting (340g)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup salted butter, softened at room temperature
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix the butter on high speed with a hand mixer until fluffy and light (about one minute).
2. Add sugar and beat until combined, scraping sides of the bowl as needed.
3. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and baking powder until combined.
4. Add cassava flour, one cup at a time, and beat once more until a sticky dough forms.
5. Transfer dough onto a piece of plastic wrap, form into a ball, and refrigerate for about an hour.
6. Once the dough is chilled, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
7. Divide dough in half. Sprinkle about a teaspoon of cassava flour on a piece of parchment paper, then flatten the first ball of dough on parchment. Sprinkle additional cassava flour on top of the dough, then place another piece of parchment on top. Using a rolling pin, roll out dough to ¼” in thickness.
8. Use desired cookie cutters to cut shapes and carefully transfer shapes to line baking sheets (using a spatula can help with the transfer). If the dough is sticky, dip cookie cutters into a little cassava flour before cutting shapes.
9.  Gather dough scraps into a ball and roll out once more, then repeat cutting shapes.  Repeat with the second half of the dough.
10. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until edges are lightly golden brown.
11. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before transferring to a serving dish wire rack for serving or decorating with your favorite icing.

How do you store cookies after baking?

Make sure cookies cool completely before storing.  You can store them at room temperature in an air-tight container, like Tupperware.  If you made different flavors, store them separately.