Healthy Almond Flour Snickerdoodle Cookies
Description
These almond flour snickerdoodles are naturally gluten‑free and made with a lower‑carb flour blend that keeps them soft and tender. A cozy, cinnamon‑dusted cookie that’s easier on blood sugar than the classic version.
Ingredients
Cinnamon-sugar coating:
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make the cinnamon-sugar coating: In a small bowl, combine: 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.
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In a medium bowl, beat together: softened butter, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
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Stir in egg until fully combined.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together: almond flour, 1:1 gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
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Add dry mixture to wet and stir until a soft dough forms.
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Chill dough 10 minutes up to overnight.
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Scoop dough into 1-1/2 tablespoon balls.
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Roll each ball into cinnamon-sugar mixture.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set but centers look soft.
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Cool for at least 15 minutes as when using almond flour, cookies will firm as they set.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 14
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Sodium 95mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 2.5g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Using sugar-free syrup and Stevia brown sugar blend will change nutrition facts: 100 calories, 101mg sodium, 5gm carbs and 0.4gm sugar. All other nutrition facts stay the same.
Discover other almond flour desserts:
Gluten-free Almond Flour Cookie - Flourish Without Flour
Gluten-Free 1‑Minute Lemon Mug Cake - Flourish Without Flour
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can I store these?
You can store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days without drying.
Can I freeze these?
Absolutely! Because almond flour has more natural fat than wheat flour, the cookies stay soft, tender, and flavorful even after freezing. Let the cookies cool completely and store them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Heat for 15-20 seconds in the microwave when ready to eat.
Are these diabetes-friendly?
Yes! If using sugar-free syrup they can have as little as 5gm of carbs per cookie and can be part of a low sugar diet.
