Easy Almond Flour Christmas Cookies
Whip up these delightful gluten-free almond flour cookies for a festive and healthy holiday treat! Perfect for Christmas gatherings, these tender cookies are simple to make and absolutely delicious.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour super-fine recommended
- 1 pinch salt about 1/8 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar or white granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened and cut into pieces
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- red and green sprinkles optional, for festive decoration
- fresh orange or lemon zest optional, for a bright citrus note
Instructions
- Prep Your Baking Space: Get your oven ready by preheating it to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to make sure your cookies don't stick.
- Mix It Up: In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, packed brown sugar, vanilla extract, and pieces of softened unsalted butter. Stir in the pinch of salt. Mix everything together really well until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Shape Your Cookies: Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll each portion into a small ball, then gently flatten it with your hands. If you're feeling creative, use cookie cutters to make fun shapes! This helps them bake evenly.
- Decorate (Optional): Place your shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each. If you're using sprinkles, now's the perfect time to add those festive red and green touches!
- Bake to Perfection: Pop the baking sheet into your preheated oven. Bake for about 8 to 12 minutes, keeping a close eye on them after 8 minutes. You want the edges to look lightly golden, but be careful not to overbake to keep them wonderfully tender.
- Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, carefully remove the cookies from the oven. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 15 minutes – this helps them firm up perfectly. Then, transfer them to a plate and get ready to enjoy your delicious, healthy Christmas treats!
Notes
Feel free to customize these cookies with your favorite festive decorations or citrus zests!
Nutrition Information (per cookie, estimated):
Calories: 135 kcal
Total Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fats: 11g
Protein: 3.5g
*Note: Nutritional values are estimated based on ingredients and are subject to variation.*
Calories: 135 kcal
Total Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fats: 11g
Protein: 3.5g
*Note: Nutritional values are estimated based on ingredients and are subject to variation.*
