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paleo "sugar" cookies

Recipe by
Heather Stepniewski
Nashville, TN

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!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For paleo "sugar" cookies

  • 1 c
    almond flour
  • 1/4 c
    coconut flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    pure almond extract
  • 1/3 c
    real maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp
    coconut oil, melted
  • FROSTING (OPTIONAL)
  • 1/2 c
    refined coconut oil, softened
  • 1/4 c
    real maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    coconut flour

How To Make paleo "sugar" cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350˚
  • 2
    Whisk together dry ingredients
  • 3
    Whisk together wet ingredients
  • 4
    Add wet ingredients to dry and mix together. You can use an electric mixer but it's not necessary.
  • 5
    Place dough in refrigerator for 20-30 min. until it firms up.
  • 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.
  • 7
    Place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is firm.
  • 8
    Cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
  • 9
    Frosting (Optional): Mix together frosting ingredients. Refrigerate until firm enough to spread. Spread on cooled cookies.
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