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Gluten Free Bow Tie Cookies

Published: Dec 2, 2020 · Modified: Oct 13, 2024 by Kim · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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Make room on your Christmas cookie tray for these jam-filled gluten free bow tie cookies. They're delicate and delicious and you won't be able to stop at just one!

hand held bow tie cookie

During our last trip to see family in Scranton, PA, we had a get together to celebrate two family members' birthdays. One of my sister-in-laws brought these cookies from a local bakery. They were TO DIE FOR and I vowed I was going to replicate them when I got home. They're a very delicate cookie that almost melts in your mouth. They're so good, I bought a few dozen to take back home with me!

A Cookie by Any Other Name

In my search for finding out about these cookies, I first went to the website of the bakery near Scranton, minookapastry.com. Minooka's calls these cookies butterfly cookies. But as much as I love their cookies, I don't think they look anything like butterflies.

I found a couple more cookies similar to these called kolaczki or kolachy. Then I happened upon bow tie cookies and that name seemed to fit these cookies the best. When pinched in the middle, to me they resemble a bow tie.

bow tie cookies on a white plate in front of window

The Dough for Gluten Free Bow Tie Cookies

If you've ever made any of my cookies before, you might have already stumbled upon this dough. It's the same dough that's used in my cutout sugar cookies here. It makes the softest, best ever cookies and I knew it would work great for these bow ties.

The dough comes together in no time and makes a large amount so it can actually be divided and used to make cutout cookies AND bow ties all with one batch. I love when I can get more than one use out of dough (just like my cinnamon roll dough)!

Beat the butter with the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and continue creaming until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla and combine. Slowly add the flour and salt on low, beating just until well combined. Wrap into two separate pieces of plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Thickening Store Bought Jam

If your store bought jam is too runny, dump it into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and allow it to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. This will evaporate a lot of the water and when it cools, it will thicken up nicely. Instead of running out of your cookies when baked, it'll stay put.

More Filling Options

Here are some more filling options if you're not a raspberry jam fan:

  • Apricot Jam
  • Strawberry Jam
  • Blueberry Jam
  • Peach Jam
  • Nutella
  • Canned almond filling
  • Canned poppy seed filling
cookies on white plate with blue napkin in background

These gluten free bow tie cookies are so soft and delicate with a fruity filling, don't miss out on trying them!

hand held bow tie cookie

Gluten Free Bow Tie Cookies

Kim
Make room on your Christmas cookie tray for these jam-filled gluten free bow tie cookies. They're delicate and delicious!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 14 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 40 cookies

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups (453 g) butter, softened
  • 8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4¾ cups (665 g) Kim's gluten free flour blend (or store bought blend containing xanthan gum)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240 g) jam of choice (such as raspberry and/or apricot)
  • powdered sugar for dusting
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Instructions
 

  • Cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add the sugar and continue creaming until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add eggs yolks and vanilla and mix well.
  • Slowly add the flour and salt and mix until combined and no flour remains.
  • Separate the dough into two disks on sheets of plastic wrap and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll dough to about ⅜ to ½-inch thick.
  • Cut out with a round cutter or, preferably, an oval or egg-shaped cutter.
  • Dollop about 1 teaspoon of thick jam down the middle of the oval crosswise. Fold over one side. Dip your finger in water and rub your finger on the outer edge of the flap you just folded. Fold the other side over onto the wet edge of the dough and press lightly to adhere.
  • Place cookies on prepared baking sheets about an inch or two apart (they won't spread). If the dough has softened, place in the freezer for 10 minutes. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until beginning to brown along the bottom edges. The cookies won't change much in color.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Dust the cookies with powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months, well wrapped.  
Baked cookies can be frozen, well wrapped, for up to 3 months.  
Keyword bow tie cookies, cookies, Gluten Free, raspberry
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Comments

  1. Annalisa says

    December 16, 2020 at 3:14 pm

    I am in the process of making these - dough is in the fridge. Can’t wait to try them!

    Just fyi, salt is listed in the instructions, but not in the ingredients list. I looked in the cut out sugar cookie recipe to see how much to add, but wanted to let you know.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      December 17, 2020 at 9:17 pm

      Thank you so much, Annalisa! I will correct that now.

      Reply
  2. Dustin says

    December 03, 2020 at 9:36 pm

    I made the recipe, following the directions. It was delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe, it’s a keeper!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      December 04, 2020 at 6:56 pm

      Thanks! So glad you liked them 🙂

      Reply
  3. Mary says

    December 02, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    You are an angel! I have tried so many of your recipes & love them & I continue to try all that you post!,

    Reply
    • Kim says

      December 04, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      Oh my gosh! Thank you so much, Mary! You're too kind 🙂

      Reply
  4. Pam says

    December 02, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    These sound amazing! Do you think a piece of chocolate could be added or does it have to be Nutella? Also, can you tell me what canned almond filling tastes like?

    Reply
    • Kim says

      December 02, 2020 at 7:08 pm

      Yeah, I think a piece of chocolate would work, too. That's a good idea!

      The almond filling tastes pretty much just like almond flavored anything. It's a little different in texture than almond paste, but it's really good! You'd like it.

      Reply

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