Gluten Free Biscuit with melted butter

Here’s an easy, homemade gluten-free biscuit recipe using melted butter — soft inside, lightly crisp outside, and no mixer needed 🍪

Gluten-Free Butter Biscuits (Melted Butter)

1½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)

½ cup granulated sugar (or powdered sugar for a more tender biscuit)

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

½ cup (115 g) butter, melted and slightly cooled

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Preheat oven to 170–180°C (340–350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir until a soft dough forms.

Chill dough for 15–20 minutes (helps prevent spreading).

Roll dough into small balls, place on tray, and flatten slightly with a fork or fingers.

Bake for 10–14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.

Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Extra crisp: Bake 2–3 minutes longer.

Shortbread style: Skip baking powder.

Dairy-free: Use melted vegan butter or coconut oil.

Flavor ideas:

Add lemon zest

Stir in chocolate chips

Sprinkle sugar on top before baking

If you want, I can adapt this into egg-free, vegan, or 3-ingredient gluten-free biscuits.