These Soft & Chewy Strawberry Jam Cookies have homemade strawberry jam in the dough, on top of the cookie and also in the glaze! Best yet, they're gluten free, nut free, eggless and can be vegan!
In a small bowl, using a spoon, mix together the 2 heaping tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water until thin and watery. It will be thick and tacky at first.
In a large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a hand held mixer, beat the butter or vegan baking stick and 1 ¼ cups of the granulated sugar until it is soft and creamy. About 2-3 minutes.
Slowly beat in the gluten free flour mixture a little at a time until just combined. Then beat in the strawberry jam and red food coloring (if desired). Chill.
In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon of cooled strawberry jam. Add in the water a little at a time and combine.