Rice flour cookies

Name: Rice flour cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 32
Ingredients: Gluten free rice flour 3 ¼ cups; Butter cold 1 ¼ cup; Brown sugar 1 cup; Eggs (1 medium whole) 2 oz; Egg yolks (from about 1 medium egg) 1 tbsp; Fine salt 1 pinch; Gluten free powdered yeast for sweets 0.8 tsp; Lemon peel 1

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139

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 139
Carbohydrates g 18
of which sugars g 5.8
Protein g 1.4
Fats g 6.8
of which saturated fat g 3..91
Fiber g 0.1
Cholesterol mg 32
Sodium mg 38

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Makes: 32 pieces
Cost: Low
Note + 1 hour of dough resting

PRESENTATION

So you are on the hunt for something sweet yet simple, huh? Well, these rice flour biscuits are just the ticket. Seriously, they're a cozy little treat that's become a staple in Italy—especially if you're into the whole gluten-free thing. And you know what? They're pretty much perfect. Made with rice flour, these cookies have this light, almost crispy snap that's way different from the usual wheat-based goodies. They totally capture the heart of traditional Italian frollini, the kind you see all over bakeries there. Really, they're everywhere. And the best part? You often find them with a little jam or a swirl of Nutella—super tasty—with tea.

Italian families, they love these. For sure. Perfect for afternoon snacks or dipped into milk at breakfast. Just like diamantini or homemade frollini, these treats make everyone happy. Gluten-free baking with these Italian-style biscuits? It is like a playground for flavors and textures. Different regions? Some love 'em rich and buttery, while others go for light and simple. And here's the thing, you can totally personalize them. Add some chocolate chips, or keep it plain. Maybe even a hint of lemon zest for a tangy twist. So so many options.

Honestly, that's why rice flour biscuits have become a go-to for anyone into Italian-style gluten-free biscuit ideas. Just grab a few, pour a hot drink, and enjoy. It's like a little piece of Italy—golden and warm—that everyone can enjoy, even those who usually skip sweets. Whether you're new to gluten-free baking or a pro, these biscuits are a really really good addition to your recipe collection. They're perfect for tea time or just hanging out with friends and family, bringing a touch of Italian warmth to any occasion. Really, can't go wrong with these.

How to prepare Rice flour cookies

To prepare the rice flour cookies, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add cold butter, brown sugar 1, salt 2, and lemon zest 3. Mix for a couple of minutes.

Add both the whole egg 4 and the yolk 5. Continue mixing for a couple more minutes with the whisk attachment. Add the rice flour 6.

and the baking powder 7, mix again until you get a homogeneous mixture 8. Transfer the dough onto a work surface, form it into a ball, and wrap it with plastic wrap 9. Let the dough rest for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Take the chilled dough from the fridge 10. Take pieces of about 1 oz 11 and form balls with your hands 12.

Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and gently flatten them with your fingers 13. With these quantities, you will get about 32 cookies, so you can make multiple batches 14. Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven. Once finished baking 15, let them cool completely on the baking sheet before enjoying them.

Storage

They can be stored for 1 week in a tin box or glass jar. You can freeze the raw dough.

Advice

After baking, they will be very crumbly, so it's necessary to let them cool completely before removing them from the baking sheet.

For properly preparing gluten-free recipes

For gluten-free recipes, we recommend purchasing only products that have the crossed-out ear label on the packaging, certified gluten-free, recommended by the AIC Italian Celiac Association's guide.

Tips

. If a stand mixer is not available, how should you proceed?

In this case, you can knead by hand.

. Can butter be substituted with oil?

Substitutions don't always yield the same result; in general, you can try substituting butter with oil, keeping in mind that 100 g of butter can be replaced with a maximum of 80-85 g of seed oil.

. Can granulated sugar be used instead of brown sugar?

You can use granulated sugar while keeping the quantities unchanged.

. To make them more delicious, can they be covered with chocolate?

Of course, they can be covered with our Chocolate glaze after baking.

. Can another type of flour be used?

This recipe is calibrated for rice flour; if you want to use another flour, you must consider that each product has a different liquid absorption capacity, therefore requiring different dosages to test and experiment with.

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