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Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

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Almond Flour Sugar Cookies are a buttery, gluten-free twist on the classic holiday favorite. Soft, tender, and perfectly sweet, they’re easy to make, great for decorating, and a healthier addition to any cookie tray.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 42 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 31 cookies
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

4 cups almond flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup cane sugar or erythritol (monk fruit sweetener)

2 large eggs, room temperature

1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

All-purpose flour or coconut flour (for dusting and rolling)

1 cup icing sugar (optional, for icing)

2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for icing)

Sprinkles of choice (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk almond flour and baking soda until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat again until combined (do not overmix).
  4. Stir in almond flour mixture until a sticky dough forms.
  5. Divide dough into 2 discs, wrap in plastic, and chill 2 hours (or 1 hour in freezer).
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
  7. Flour work surface with all-purpose or coconut flour. Roll out 1 disc to 1/3-inch thickness.
  8. Cut shapes with cookie cutters and transfer to prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  9. Re-roll scraps and repeat with second disc.
  10. Bake 12 minutes, removing before browning (edges should just set).
  11. Cool on sheet 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool fully.
  12. (Optional) Whisk icing sugar and cold water until smooth. Pipe or spread on cooled cookies, add sprinkles, and let icing dry before stacking.

Notes

  • Lower Sugar: Use erythritol or monk fruit sweetener.
  • Festive Flavors: Add almond or peppermint extract.
  • Lemon Twist: Add lemon zest for citrusy flavor.
  • Coconut-Friendly: Use coconut flour for rolling to keep grain-free.
  • Chocolate Drizzle: Top cooled cookies with melted dark chocolate.
  • Storage: Store in airtight container 1 week or freeze up to 6 months.

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