Best Christmas Sugar Cookies With Sprinkles (Gluten-Free & Healthy)
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Equipment
Ingredients
For The Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, gluten-free (ensure it includes xanthan gum for structure)
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt, fine
- ½ cup sugar, coconut
- ⅓ cup coconut oil (softened unsalted butter for a richer taste)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoon milk of choice
For Decoration:
- sprinkles, gluten-free (look for gluten-free and dye-free options)
- candy canes, peppermint
- sugar, powdered
For The Frosting:
- 1 cup sugar, powdered
- 2-3 tablespoon milk of choice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- food coloring, naturally dyed (for festive colors)
Instructions
- Prepare Your IngredientsStart by measuring all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix The Dry IngredientsIn a medium-sized bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until evenly mixed.
- Cream the Coconut Oil and SugarIn a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the softened coconut oil and coconut sugar until smooth and creamy. This step is crucial for achieving that soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Incorporate the Wet IngredientsAdd the egg (or flax egg) and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat again until fully combined. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the almond milk. The dough should come together but not be too sticky.
- Roll and CutLightly dust a clean surface with gluten-free flour. Roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Use your favorite holiday cookie cutters to cut out shapes, re-rolling scraps as needed.
- Decorate With ToppingsTransfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Sprinkle your cookies with naturally dyed sprinkles or crushed candy canes before baking.
- Bake To PerfectionBake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking for softer cookies.
- Cool and FrostLet the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting by mixing the powdered coconut sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Adjust the milk to achieve your desired consistency.If using natural food coloring, divide the frosting into separate bowls and add colors as needed. Frost the cooled cookies and decorate with additional sprinkles or crushed candy canes.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 CookieCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 11IUCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.4mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Modify as needed and enjoy.
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