Gluten-Free Basic Sugar Cookies Recipe

Stir gluten-free flour baking powder xanthan gum nutmeg and salt together in a large bowl.

Beat sugar and shortening with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add beaten eggs milk and vanilla extract; beat until light and airy about 2 minutes. Add gluten-free flour mixture in small batches and stir until dough is just combined.

Pat dough into a ball wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Dust rolling pin and cookie cutters with confectioners' sugar. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut cookies and place 2 inches apart onto the baking sheets.

Whisk egg yolk with food coloring and water in a small bowl. Decorate cookies with mixture using a child's paintbrush. Sprinkle sugar sprinkles on top.

Bake in the the preheated oven until edges are golden 8 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.