Snacks, Treats and Desserts

Sweet little bakes for lunchboxes, parties and sharing — simple to make and impossible to resist!

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep 15 min170°C / 10–12 min
18cookies

Ingredients

  • 200g gluten free plain flour
  • 100g softened butter
  • 100g brown sugar
  • 50g caster sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder (gluten free)
  • 150g chocolate chips

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C fan / 190°C / 375°F.
  2. Line baking trays with baking paper.
  3. Beat together the butter and sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Stir in the gluten free flour and baking powder.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Roll into small balls and place onto the trays, leaving space between each cookie.
  8. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges.
  10. Leave to cool on the tray before moving.
  11. Enjoy warm or cooled — they're delicious either way!

Nanny Bea says: the freshest part of baking cookies is waiting for them to cool before eating them! A little melted chocolate on your fingers means you're doing it properly.

Gluten Free Shortbread Biscuits

Gluten Free Shortbread Biscuits

Prep 15 min + Chill 15160°C / 15–18 min
16biscuits

Ingredients

  • 225g gluten free plain flour
  • 75g cornflour
  • 150g softened butter
  • 75g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C fan / 180°C / 350°F.
  2. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  3. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the gluten free flour and cornflour.
  6. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  7. Roll out gently onto a floured surface.
  8. Cut into biscuit shapes using cutters.
  9. Place onto the baking tray.
  10. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  11. Bake for 15–18 minutes until pale golden.
  12. Leave to cool before decorating.

Nanny Bea says: the shortest part of baking cookies is waiting for them to cool before eating them! A little melted chocolate on your fingers means you're doing it properly.

Gluten Free Sausage Rolls

Gluten Free Sausage Rolls

Prep 20 min190°C / 25–30 min
12sausage rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 pack gluten free puff pastry (ready rolled)
  • 400g fresh sausage meat (or 6 GF sausages, skins removed)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C fan / 210°C / 410°F.
  2. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  3. Roll out the gluten free puff pastry gently.
  4. Mix the sausage meat with herbs and seasoning.
  5. Shape the sausage meat into long strips.
  6. Place the sausage meat along the pastry.
  7. Brush one edge with beaten egg.
  8. Fold the pastry over and seal.
  9. Cut into smaller sausage rolls.
  10. Brush the tops with beaten egg. Add sesame seeds if using.
  11. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Nanny Bea says: fresh warm sausage rolls never stay on the plate for long in our house! Mini sausage rolls are perfect party food because everyone can grab one and enjoy.