Soft Eggless Raspberry Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Raspberry Syrup

01 - 1 cup frozen raspberries
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Cookie Base

03 - 2 cups gluten free flour (with xanthan gum)
04 - 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
05 - 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter or vegan baking stick, room temperature
08 - 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
10 - 3 tablespoons milk
11 - 3 tablespoons raspberry syrup
12 - 3 drops red food coloring
13 - 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - Cook 1 cup raspberries with sugar over medium heat until syrupy, about 10 minutes. Strain and cool.
02 - Chop 1/2 cup frozen raspberries into small pieces, keep frozen until needed.
03 - Whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt.
04 - Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add cornstarch mixture, milk, and raspberry syrup. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
05 - Mix in food coloring if desired. Gently fold in frozen chopped raspberries for marbled effect.
06 - Freeze dough 1 hour. Scoop, roll in sugar, and bake at 325°F for 15 minutes. Reshape while hot.

# Notes:

01 - Must freeze dough before baking
02 - Can be made vegan with substitutions
03 - Reshape cookies immediately after baking