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Cooking With KidsPeanut-freeSesame-freeNut-freeContains dairy

Homemade Gluten-Free Berry Cookies

Cooking With Kids

These refined berry cookies offer a delicate balance of crisp and tender textures, enriched with the deep flavors of dried fruits that provide a natural sweetness in every bite. An exquisite handmade, gluten-free dessert, it pairs harmoniously with a cup of hot tea or serves as a comforting indulgence throughout the day.

Prep
15 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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What to know about Homemade Gluten-Free Berry Cookies

These homemade gluten-free berry cookies offer a delicate crunch at the edges and a moist, chewy center thanks to ground dried fruit. Their bold sweet-tart flavor is perfect for afternoon coffee and fun for baking together with children.

Timing
25 min
Serves
4
Dietary notes
Cooking With Kids, Peanut-free, Sesame-free, Nut-free

⚠️Before cooking, check ingredient labels and cross-contact risk for your dietary needs.

This is not medical advice. For allergies or dietary restrictions, always confirm with your healthcare provider.

Instructions

Servings:4
  1. 1Oven preheated to 160°C for berry ring cookies
    Oven preheated to 160°C for berry ring cookies
  2. 2Rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper
    Rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  3. 3Flour blend, berry powder, sugars, and leavening in a large bowl
    Flour blend, berry powder, sugars, and leavening in a large bowl

Nutrition

Calories
692
Protein
9.2g
Carbs
157.1g
Sugar
132.1g

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Family cooking

Cooking With Kids

Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.

EasyAge 3-5

Age 3-5

Small helper

  • Mash soft ingredients
  • Wash fruit and vegetables
A young child mixing ingredients in a bowl with adult supervision nearby

Age 6-8

Kitchen explorer

  • Stir a batter
  • Measure simple ingredients
A child whisking batter with measuring tools on a family kitchen counter

Chef tips

For a richer flavor, add a dash of vanilla extract. If the dough is too sticky, incorporate more cornstarch.

Culinary reasoning

These refined berry cookies offer a delicate balance of crisp and tender textures, enriched with the deep flavors of dried fruits that provide a natural sweetness in every bite. An exquisite handmade, gluten-free dessert, it pairs harmoniously with a cup of hot tea or serves as a comforting indulgence throughout the day.

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  • 4Plant milk stirred into pink berry cookie ingredients
    Plant milk stirred into pink berry cookie ingredients
  • 5Firm pink berry cookie dough being kneaded
    Firm pink berry cookie dough being kneaded
  • 6Powdered sugar dusted over soft pink cookie dough
    Powdered sugar dusted over soft pink cookie dough
  • 7Pink berry cookie dough rolled between parchment sheets
    Pink berry cookie dough rolled between parchment sheets
  • 8Round pink berry cookie dough cutouts on a lined baking sheet
    Round pink berry cookie dough cutouts on a lined baking sheet
  • 9Small center holes made in pink cookie dough rounds
    Small center holes made in pink cookie dough rounds
  • 10Pink berry ring cookies baking on a lined sheet in an oven
    Pink berry ring cookies baking on a lined sheet in an oven
  • 11Reopening a berry ring cookie center with a toothpick
    Reopening a berry ring cookie center with a toothpick
  • 12Berry ring cookies drying on a lined sheet in a low oven
    Berry ring cookies drying on a lined sheet in a low oven
  • 13Cooled pink berry ring cookies on a baking sheet and ceramic plate
    Cooled pink berry ring cookies on a baking sheet and ceramic plate

    • Ingredients

    • 1 cup gluten-free flour mix
    • 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoons sour milk powder or milk powder
    • 50 grams ground dried fruits
    • 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
    • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon lemon powder (optional)
    • 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 7 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • 3 1/3 tablespoons melted vegetable shortening
    • 1/4 cup cream or plant-based milk

    Nutrition

    Calories
    692
    Protein
    9.2g
    Carbs
    157.1g
    Sugar
    132.1g

    Chef tips

    For a richer flavor, add a dash of vanilla extract. If the dough is too sticky, incorporate more cornstarch.

    Recommended Equipment & Products

    Swipe to browse2 products
    • 🌾Gluten-free xanthan gum
      iHerb
  • 🌾Certified gluten-free flour blend
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    Age 9+

    Confident cook

    • Read the steps
    • Portion and shape
    An older child reading a recipe while measuring ingredients independently

    Adults only

    Grown-up task

    • Use heat
    • Handle sharp tools
    An adult safely handling a hot oven tray with oven mitts

    Adult supervision required. Match activities to the child's age and abilities.

    Skills Kids Practice

    • Following instructions
    • Fine motor skills
    • Counting
    • Teamwork

    A good moment to remind kids not to share spoons, to wash hands, and to check ingredients with an adult.

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