Gluten Free Snickerdoodles Recipe
Delicious and soft Gluten Free Snickerdoodles made with almond flour and coated in cinnamon sugar. These cookies are perfect for those avoiding gluten but still craving a classic cinnamon-sugar treat that is easy to prepare and bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour (or almond meal)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (or powdered sugar free sweetener)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter (or coconut oil), melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp water
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup sugar (or granulated sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Melt Butter or Oil: Melt the butter or coconut oil until liquid, which will help incorporate all ingredients smoothly.
- Mix Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, salt, baking soda, melted butter or oil, vanilla extract, and water. Stir thoroughly until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
- Shape Cookies: Form the dough into balls using your hands. Flatten each ball into a round cookie shape or use cookie cutters to create desired shapes.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a separate bowl, mix together the granulated sugar (or sweetener) and ground cinnamon until fully blended.
- Coat Cookies: Using a spoon, dip each flattened cookie fully into the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring thorough coating of each side.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the coated cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or non-stick surface, positioning them with space to expand. Bake on the center rack of the oven for 12 minutes.
- Cool: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before handling to set their shape and texture.
Notes
- Substitute almond flour with almond meal if preferred or as available.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Use powdered sugar free sweetener and granulated sweetener alternatives if you want to reduce sugar.
- Be careful not to overbake to maintain a soft, chewy texture.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optional: Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a stronger cinnamon flavor.
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