Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies with Jam are the ultimate treat. The soft and crumbly shortbread pairs perfectly with the slightly tart chia seed jam.

this gluten-free shortbread cookies recipe is meant to be inventive and fun. while these cookies are a classic, especially during the holiday season…

chia seed jam in between two shortbread cookies

The Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies with Jam are a staple in our household. While they are perfect for the holiday season, they are just as delicious all year round.

My favorite way to eat these cookies is by making a little sandwich and having plenty of the chia seed jam in between two shortbread cookies…absolutely DELICIOUS.

The chia seed jam is a healthy alternative to your typical jam. However, feel free to use your favorite jam or whatever you have on hand!

Main Ingredients

How to Make Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies

Chia Seed Jam

  1. Add all of the chia seed jam ingredients into one pot and put on the stovetop over medium heat. Stir all of the ingredients together
  2. Once the fruit starts to soften, lower the heat to a simmer and continuously stir
  3. As you continuously stir, the fruit breaks down and starts to thicken. The chia seeds will also create a gelatin texture
  4. Once the fruit is cooked down and the mixture is a consistency of a jam, remove from heat and pour into a mason jar. Let cool before using with the cookies.

Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies

  1. Cream together the butter and sugar using a hand mixer. Add in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mix until combined
  2. Add in the salt and flour, fold into the batter until fully combined
  3. Let the batter chill in the fridge for thirty minutes
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, then roll the dough out and use cookie cutters
  5. Place each cookie about 2 inches apart on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes
  7. Let the cookies cool for 10+ minutes and by now the jam should be fully chilled as well
  8. Create cookie sandwiches using the jam or just take a knife and spread the jam right on the cookie
  9. Enjoy!
shortbread cookies on a plate and chia seed jam in a mason jar

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use regular all purpose flour instead of gluten free?

Yes! Swap at a 1:1 ratio

Should my butter be cold for shortbread?

I use slightly softened butter in this shortbread recipe to make it easier to work with.
You can use refrigerated cold butter but it will take longer for the dough to come together

What is the best tip for getting the perfect shortbread cookie texture?

You don’t want to overwork the dough as that will give them a chewier texture rather than a crumble.

How do I know the cookies are done baking?

The cookies are done baking when they are golden on the bottom and fully baked through.

How do I store the leftover cookies and jam?

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Store the jam in the fridge for up to 7 days.

You can also freeze the cookies and jam for up to 3 months.

chia seed jam in between two shortbread cookies

Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies with Jam

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
chia seed recipe: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 16 cookies
Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies with Jam are the ultimate treat. The soft and crumbly shortbread pairs perfectly with the slightly tart chia seed jam.
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Ingredients
 

Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies

  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 1/8 cup gluten-free flour

Chia Seed Jam

  • 2 cups frozen berries
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup, (use 2 tbsp for a sweeter jam)

Instructions
 

Chia Seed Jam

  • Add all of the chia seed jam ingredients into one pot and put on the stovetop over medium heat. Stir all of the ingredients together
  • Once the fruit starts to soften, lower the heat to a simmer and continuously stir
  • As you continuously stir, the fruit breaks down and starts to thicken. The chia seeds will also create a gelatin texture
  • Once the fruit is cooked down and the mixture is a consistency of a jam, remove from heat and pour into a mason jar. Let cool before using with the cookies.

Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies

  • Cream together the butter and sugar using a hand mixer. Add in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mix until combined
  • Add in the salt and flour, fold into the batter until fully combined
  • Let the batter chill in the fridge for thirty minutes
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, then roll the dough out and use cookie cutters
  • Place each cookie about 2 inches apart on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake the cookies for 10 minutes
  • Let the cookies cool for 10+ minutes and by now the jam should be fully chilled as well
  • Create cookie sandwiches using the jam or just take a knife and spread the jam right on the cookie
  • Enjoy!
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keywords: chia seed jam, chia seed recipes, christmas cookies, holiday cookies, homemade jam, shorbread and jam, shortbread cookies