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Gluten Free Snickerdoodles

These Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy with a blend of rich almond flour, creamy nut butter, and a hint of cinnamon for a delicious grain-free and dairy-free holiday twist! This classic holiday cookie recipe is easy to make and the perfect festive addition for holiday cookie platters.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten free cookies, gluten free snickerdoodles, keto cookie recipe, keto cookies, keto snickerdoodles, low carb snickerdoodles, paleo cookies, paleo snickerdoodles, snickerdoodle cookies, snickerdoodles, vegan cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Servings 9 cookies
Calories 199 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegan butter , you can also sub with solid refined coconut oil, solid ghee or softened butter, if you're not gluten-free (you want the texture to be similar to softened room temperature butter)
  • 3 tablespoons creamy unsalted cashew butter OR pecan butter , (you can also sub with creamy unsalted nut butter or seed butter of choice but cashew butter OR pecan butter gives the best flavor profile)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup , you can also sub with Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup or preferred liquid sweetener for a lower sugar / lower carb / keto option
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups superfine blanched almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons coconut flour , sifted. Tapioca / Arrowroot flour / starch works too if you have a coconut allergy.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

For the cinnamon sugar topping

  • ¼ cup coconut sugar , you can also use Lakanto golden monk fruit sweetener or Brown Swerve for a lower sugar / lower carb / keto option
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. MIX THE WET INGREDIENTS: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the nut butter, softened butter, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth.

  3. STIR IN THE DRY INGREDIENTS: Add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cream of tartar then stir well until combined.

  4. CHILL DOUGH: If the dough seems too soft (this could result if you used melted coconut oil), you can cover the bowl and chill in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. I do not usually have to chill mine.

  5. PREHEAT OVEN: Meanwhile preheat oven and mix together the cinnamon sugar coating in a small bowl
  6. FORM INTO COOKIE DOUGH BALLS: Remove the chilled dough and roll into 1.5 Tablespoon-sized balls.

  7. Then roll the balls in the cinnamon-sugar topping.

  8. Place on baking sheet about 2.5 inches apart. Gently flatten and sprinkle extra cinnamon-sugar on top if desired.

  9. Bake for 9-10 minutes or until slightly brown. Do not overbake. The cookies will continue to cook once you remove them from the oven. Allow to cool for at least 25 minutes, otherwise they will fall apart.

  10. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 2 months.

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Recipe Notes

How to store:

  • Airtight Containers: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

  • Freezing Magic: Freeze the cookies for up to 2 months. 

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Snickerdoodles
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 199 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.