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GLUTEN-FREE PUFF PASTRY COOKIES RECIPE

How to Make Light and Crispy Gluten-Free Puff Pastry Cookies

These gluten-free shortcrust cookies are a simple and versatile homemade treat, perfect for anyone looking for a light dessert with a delicate, crumbly base. The thin, lightly crisp exterior encloses a creamy filling, creating a pleasant balance between textures and flavors.

They come together quickly and can easily be customized with different creams or enriched with nuts, depending on the season and your preferences. Perfect for an afternoon snack, a coffee break, or a simple dessert, a practical way to enjoy homemade baking, in true Healthy & Delicious style. If you enjoy recipes like this, explore more ideas in our Gluten-Free collection. You’ll find the full video recipe at the end of the page.

Puff pastry Gluten free cookies with chocolate cream

RECIPE DETAILS

Prep Time: 30 minutes (with freezing)
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24

Difficulty: ⭐☆ ☆ (Easy)
Special Diets: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Meal Type: Snack, Breakfast
The quantities can be easily doubled or halved

Estimated nutritional values per serving: 103 kcal · 14 g carbohydrates · 1 g protein · 4 g fat

INGREDIENTS GLUTEN FREE COOKIES

Our gluten/ lactose free shortcrust pastry
Chocolate and hazelnut cream, like Nutella or similar

HOW TO MAKE IT STEP BY STEP

1 - Freeze the filling balls

Use two small spoons to form balls of chocolate-hazelnut cream
Place them in a small ice cube tray (or similar mold)
Freeze for at least 30 minutes

2 - Roll out & cut

Prepare gluten-free puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
Roll it to a thickness of about 3 mm
Using a square cookie cutter, cut an even number of squares over the surface
Place the frozen cream balls onto half of the pastry squares

3 - Assemble the cookies

Gently lift the remaining pastry squares and place them over the filled ones
Press and seal the edges to form a “ravioli” cookie

4 - Bake & finish

Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 15 minutes, or until they’re lightly golden
Once the cookies are cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar

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RECIPE VARIATIONS

These gluten-free shortcrust cookies are extremely versatile and lend themselves to many delicious variations. You can replace the chocolate and hazelnut cream with jam, almond butter, or pistachio cream to change the flavor while keeping the same crumbly base. For extra crunch, add chopped hazelnuts or crushed almonds directly to the filling.

If you prefer a simpler version, you can also make them without any filling, resulting in delicate, dry cookies that are perfect for breakfast or served with tea. The same technique can easily be adapted to other gluten-free recipes, allowing you to customize the cookies based on your taste and the ingredients you have on hand.

To get gluten-free shortcrust cookies that are well defined and delightfully crumbly, it’s essential to work the dough while it’s very cold. This makes it easier to roll out and helps the cookies keep their shape during baking. The filling also plays an important role: freezing the chocolate and hazelnut cream allows you to seal the cookies more effectively and prevents the filling from leaking out while they bake.

When sealing the edges, press gently without flattening the dough too much, so you preserve the light, delicate texture typical of gluten-free pastries. Finally, bake the cookies just until lightly golden, without overbaking, this will give you the perfect balance between a crisp exterior and a soft center, just like in other simple and indulgent gluten-free recipes.

FAQs GLUTEN-FREE COOKIES

Can I make gluten-free puff pastry cookies ahead of time?

Yes! You can bake them a day in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They stay crisp for 1–2 days.

Which puff pastry is best for gluten-free cookies?

You can use our gluten-free puff pastry recipe for the best texture and flavor.

Why do gluten-free shortcrust cookies crumble?

Gluten-free cookies tend to be more delicate because they lack the elastic structure that gluten provides. To prevent them from crumbling, it’s important to follow the ingredient proportions carefully and let the dough rest in the refrigerator for at least 30–60 minutes before rolling it out. It’s also helpful to work the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and avoid overbaking, so the cookies stay pleasantly crumbly without becoming too dry.