Healthy Snickerdoodles
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these irresistibly soft and chewy Healthy Snickerdoodles! Made with nutrient-packed almond flour, naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and pure maple syrup, and infused with the warm, nostalgic flavors of cinnamon and vanilla, these cookies are a wholesome twist on the beloved classic. The perfect balance of tender texture and a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating, these cookies are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a lighter dessert option, they’re as satisfying as they are simple to make. Whether you're baking for a crowd or meal-prepping a better-for-you snack, these Healthy Snickerdoodles are guaranteed to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 0.5 cup coconut sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 cup coconut oil, melted
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons additional coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon additional ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and sea salt.
In a separate small bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms. The mixture should be slightly sticky but easy to handle.
In a shallow dish, mix the additional coconut sugar (2 tablespoons) and cinnamon (1 teaspoon) for rolling the cookies.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently press each ball down with your palm or the back of a spoon to flatten slightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies have slightly puffed. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your healthier take on the classic Snickerdoodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.7 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.8 g | 289% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1317 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.7 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 187.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.3 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 546 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 537 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
