4.19 36 Published Dec 09, 2019, Updated Dec 07, 2022
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
For this particular recipe we’re making gluten-free cut-out cookies using one of my favorite healthy alternative flours, coconut flour! I already have a basic coconut flour cookie recipe, but I thought it would be fun to try making coconut flour sugar cookies as well. Turns out, coconut flour lends itself well to cut-out cookies and worked like a charm. Don’t be intimidated by gluten-free baking, I’m here to hold your hand through this process and it’s really quite easy! However, if you don’t need a gluten-free recipe, try my healthy sugar cookie recipe instead!
Here’s What You Need
butter – you can also use ghee!cane sugar – using coconut or brown sugar will give these a darker, more carmely color so I definitely recommend using white cane sugar.egg – a binding ingredient.baking powder – a levening agent.vanilla extract – gives the perfect hint of vanilla flavoring to these cookies.sea salt – brings out the vanilla flavor.coconut flour – the base of our cookies! Coconut flour is naturally gluten free and works wonderfully in these cookies. I often use Bob’s Red Mill coconut flour brand.arrowroot powder – this helps with the consistency of the cookie. You can also use tapioca flour in its place.
Vanilla Icing
powdered sugar – when making icing, make sure you are using powdered sugar. Regular sugar will not provide the right consistency that powdered sugar does.vanilla extract – you don’t need much to make this vanilla icing.almond milk – the base of your icing. You can use store bought or homemade almond milk. You can also use whatever non-dairy milk you prefer.sprinkles – these won’t be mixed into the icing, but sprinkled on top. Look for ones that are naturally colored.
How to Make Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
Combine ingredients: For this recipe, you’ll simply mix the butter, sugar, egg, baking powder, vanilla extract and sea salt together and then slowly add in the coconut flour until the mixture is well combined. Coconut flour absorbs a ton of liquid so let the dough sit for about five minutes so the flour can work its magic. Add arrowroot: After the dough has sat for a bit, you’ll sprinkle arrowroot powder and knead it into the dough. Arrowroot powder acts as a binding agent for the dough. If you’re finding the dough is too sticky or wet, feel free to add in more arrowroot. Bake: On to the fun part, my personal fave: cutting the cookies! Roll out the dough on parchment paper until it’s about 1/4 of an inch thick. Cut the dough into desired shapes and place them on a cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are golden. Decorate: Let cookies cool completely before decorating. Make some hot chocolate to sip on while you’re waiting!
How to Store Sugar Cookies
If you won’t be eating the cookies right after making them, you want to make sure you store them properly so they don’t get stale! Let them cool completely and then you have two options: frost them or store them unfrosted! You really can’t go wrong either way. If you choose to frost them first, let the icing set/solidify before storing. Lay parchment paper underneath the layers of cookies in an airtight container. If you want to frost right before eating, simply store the sugar cookies in an airtight container.
Can You Freeze Sugar Cookies?
You better believe it! I remember going to my grandparent’s house for Christmas and there were SO MANY Christmas cookies. I always wondered how she baked that many but now I’m wondering if she prepped in advance and froze her cookies?! For sugar cookies or cut-out cookies, I recommend freezing them unfrosted. Let them thaw and frost the cookies right before serving.
More Healthy Christmas Cookie Recipes
Gluten-Free SnickerdoodlesAlmond Flour Crescent CookiesPeanut Butter BlossomsAlmond Butter Espresso CookiesChocolate Avocado TrufflesGluten-Free Gingersnap CookiesHealthy No Bake CookiesAlmond CookiesLemon Ricotta CookiesChocolate Crinkle CookiesOatmeal Scotchies
Be sure to check out all my dessert recipes on EBF!
