Gluten Free Ginger Cookies Recipe

Using rice flour instead of all-purpose wheat flour turns this recipe for spiced ginger cookies into a dessert that fits gluten-free diets. And since the recipe doesn't call for milk or butter, it's safe for lactose-free diets as well.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups rice flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered cloves
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ginger
• 1/4 cup molasses

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Blend all dry ingredients except sugar in a bowl. Mix shortening and brown sugar in a separate bowl; add egg and molasses. Blend well. Slowly fold in flour mixture; blend. Refrigerate dough to 1 to 2 hours. On wax paper, roll out dough into small balls; roll in sugar. Place on cookie sheet and flatten balls. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Yield: Approximately 2 dozen.