Coconut Flour Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Light, sweet cookies crafted with coconut flour. Perfect for decorating and enjoying with tea, gluten-free and easy.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup coconut flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened (or substitute an equal amount of refined coconut oil for dairy-free preparation)
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Decorating Options

08 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling
09 - Icing or colored sugar, as preferred

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together coconut flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly dispersed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until mixture becomes light and fluffy.
04 - Add room-temperature eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, blending thoroughly.
05 - Gradually incorporate dry mix into wet mixture, blending until a soft dough forms. Allow dough to rest for 2 to 3 minutes for moisture absorption.
06 - Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls. Space balls 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheet, gently flattening each with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
07 - Sprinkle tops with a little granulated sugar or decorate with icing and colored sugar as desired.
08 - Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • uses simple pantry staples no fancy flours or hard-to-find ingredients needed
  • ready in under half an hour including baking and cooling
  • naturally gluten-free and easily adapted for dairy-free diets
  • perfect for decorating or keeping plain they stay soft for days
02 -
  • gluten-free and kid friendly safe for most school parties
  • these cookies freeze perfectly so you can make ahead
  • great for customizing with different sugars extracts and decorations
03 -
  • Always measure coconut flour carefully since it is very absorbent
  • Let your eggs come to room temperature before mixing for a smooth dough
  • Test one cookie first for baking time since all ovens run a little differently especially with gluten-free recipes

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