Almond Flour Sugar Cookies – Gluten-Free Holiday Treat

These Almond Flour Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious — yet naturally gluten-free and sweetened with honey.
Perfect for decorating or enjoying plain, these cookies bring all the charm of traditional sugar cookies without refined flour.

Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Difficulty: Easy

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
  
• Electric mixer or whisk
  
• Measuring cups and spoons
  
• Rolling pin
  
• Cookie cutters
  
• Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  
• Cooling rack
  

Ingredients for Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

• 1½ cups almond flour
  
• 2 tbsp honey
  
• 1 large egg
  
• ¼ cup butter, softened
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  

Directions for Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

1. Mix Ingredients:
   In a bowl, whisk butter, honey, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
   
2. Add Almond Flour:
   Stir in almond flour until dough forms.
   
3. Roll and Shape:
   Roll out between parchment paper and cut into desired shapes.
   
4. Bake:
   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden.
   
5. Cool:
   Cool completely before decorating or serving.
   

Tips & Variations

• Add ¼ tsp almond extract for deeper flavor.
  
• Use coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy-free option.
  
• Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted dark chocolate.
  

Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie)

Nutritional Highlights

• Gluten-free and naturally sweetened
  
• High in healthy fats from almond flour
  
• Low-carb and nutrient-dense
  

Dietitian Tips

• Almond flour keeps these cookies rich in vitamin E and magnesium.
  
• Great option for gluten-free or low-carb diets.
  

Conclusion

Simple, sweet, and naturally gluten-free — these Almond Flour Sugar Cookies prove that healthier baking can be festive and delicious.

Almond Flour Sugar Cookies – Gluten-Free Holiday Treat

Tender almond flour sugar cookies — light, naturally sweet, and perfect for gluten-free holiday baking.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1½ cups almond flour
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup butter softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

• – Mixing bowl
• Electric mixer or whisk
• – Measuring cups and spoons
• Rolling Pin
• Cookie cutters
• Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
• Cooling rack

Method

 

1. Mix Ingredients:
2. In a bowl, whisk butter, honey, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add Almond Flour:
4. Stir in almond flour until dough forms.
5. Roll and Shape:
6. Roll out between parchment paper and cut into desired shapes.
7. Bake:
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden.
9. Cool:
10. Cool completely before decorating or serving.

Notes

Add ¼ tsp almond extract for deeper flavor.

Use coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy-free option.

Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted dark chocolate.

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