paleo "sugar" cookies

Name: Paleo "Sugar" Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) almond flour; 1/4 cup(s) coconut flour; 2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pure almond extract; 1/3 cup(s) real maple syrup; 2 tablespoon(s) coconut oil, melted; ## FROSTING (OPTIONAL); 1/2 cup(s) refined coconut oil, softened; 1/4 cup(s) real maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 teaspoon(s) coconut flour

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Heather Stepniewski

Nashville, TN

Updated on Dec 7, 2014

My batch of cookies produced 32. After 2 teenagers, a toddler, a husband, and myself we had 12 left after one sitting. These are so delicious and easy. If you have a loved one with dietary restrictions give these a try!

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From Instagram: Frosted paleo sugar cookies. Surprisingly delicious http://instagram.com/p/wU2_UZvQua/

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/3 cup real maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
FROSTING (OPTIONAL)
1/2 cup refined coconut oil, softened
1/4 cup real maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons coconut flour

How To Make paleo "sugar" cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350˚

Step 2

Whisk together dry ingredients
Step 3

Whisk together wet ingredients
Step 4

Add wet ingredients to dry and mix together. You can use an electric mixer but it's not necessary.
Step 5

Place dough in refrigerator for 20-30 min. until it firms up.
Step 6

Roll the dough in plastic wrap into a log. Place in the freezer  for 2 hours (or more, until very firm). Remove and slice into ¼” slices.
Step 7

Place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is firm.
Step 8

Cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 9

Frosting (Optional): Mix together frosting ingredients. Refrigerate until firm enough to spread. Spread on cooled cookies.
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