We’ve turned the corner to December, and for those of you feeling a little grinch-like at Christmas decorations in the stores in November, you can officially start feeling festive and enjoying yourself!

I know I promised the gluten-free bagel recipe, but am still double checking my measurements before putting the recipe out there for y’all.  In the meantime, here’s a little gluten-free, dairy-free treat to get you feeling all Yuletide-ey.  These are simple enough that you can do all the mixing by hand — the Earth Balance softens to a quite workable texture.  You can also use butter if you are eating dairy — just make sure its softened at room temperature for a while.

These are rolled in sugar and get a nice crackled top when baked.  Try them out — you won’t believe they’re not gluten!

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Gluten-free Molasses Spice Cookies

Mix together dry ingredients with a whisk

• 1/2 cup sorghum flour
• 1/2 cup teff flour
• 1/2 cup tapioca starch
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. xantham gum
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 1/2 cup Earth Balance  shortening
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cooking molasses
• 1 egg

Cream together the Earth Balance and sugar. Add in the cooking molasses and the egg and mix thoroughly before adding the dry ingredients.

Drop by tablespoons  and roll in sugar before placing on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 for 12-13 minutes.