Summer Sunset Crunch Cookies ☀️
These gluten-free cookies offer a delightful blend of sweet, salty, and zesty flavors, perfect for a summer treat. With crunchy saltine crackers, creamy white chocolate chips, and fresh lime zest, they are sure to be a hit!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (ensure it contains xanthan gum)
- 0.25 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup saltine crackers crushed into small, crunchy pieces
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp fresh lime zest
Instructions
- Get Ready to Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for an easy, non-stick surface.
- Cream the Sweetness: In a spacious mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and beautifully creamy.
- Add the Liquid Love: Stir in the pure vanilla extract, then crack in the large egg. Mix everything together until it's perfectly combined and smooth.
- Whisk the Dry Essentials: In a separate bowl, whisk together your gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt. This ensures all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Combine for Cookie Perfection: Slowly add the whisked dry mixture to your wet ingredients. Stir gently until a cohesive cookie dough forms – be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in Summer Crunch: Now for the exciting part! Gently fold in the crushed saltine cracker pieces, the creamy white chocolate chips, and that refreshing burst of fresh lime zest. Distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Bake to Golden Goodness: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Bake for approximately 8 to 11 minutes, or until the edges turn a lovely golden brown and the centers are just set.
- Cool and Savor: Allow your freshly baked cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Get ready to enjoy the ultimate sweet, salty, and zesty summer treat!
Notes
Nutrition information per cookie:
- Calories: 221kcal
- Total Carbohydrates: 31g
- Net Carbs: 30g
- Fats: 10g
- Protein: 2g
