These Almond Flour Snickerdoodle Cookies are moist, soft in the center, and crispy on the edges with the most delicious cinnamon flavors. They’re made with only 5 basic ingredients in less than 25 minutes with no eggs and no dairy.
There are two things that scream winter to me. Warm cozy dinners and the obligatory Christmas cookie jar. To fill my cookie jar(s), I make my Almond Flour Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Pie Cookies, or 3-Ingredient Thumbprint Cookies.
But nothing is more Christmassy than Snickerdoodles. They combine the crusty, crispy edges of classic cookies with the flavors of cinnamon.
Ingredients and Substitutions
The dough takes only 5 ingredients.
- Almond Flour – Choose finely ground almond flour for the best texture. Almond meal can be used as an alternative, but it will result in a grittier texture and darker color.
- Vegan Butter – Use a high-quality plant-based butter for the best flavor. Refined coconut oil or other plant-based oils can be substituted if needed.
- Maple Syrup – Pure maple syrup adds a subtle sweetness. You can use any liquid sweetener like agave nectar or date syrup.
- Cinnamon – Choose high-quality ground cinnamon for the best flavor. You can experiment with different types of cinnamon for varied flavor profiles.
- Vanilla Extract – I use pure vanilla extract. Vanilla bean paste can be used for a more intense vanilla flavor.
- Sugar – Any granulated sweetener works for the coating, including coconut sugar or raw cane sugar for less refined options.
How to Make Almond Flour Snickerdoodles
This recipe is super simple. Here are a few pictures to show the key steps.
Pour all the dough ingredients into a mixing bowl.
Combine the dough until it’s sticky and forms a ball.
Split the dough into 10-12 small balls of the same size.
Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small mixing bowl.
Roll the dough balls into the cinnamon sugar and place them on a baking sheet.
Flatten the cookies and bake them at 350 °F (180 °C) for 12-14 minutes.
Expert Tips
- For the best texture, avoid overmixing the dough. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping for easier handling and to enhance the flavor.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniformly sized cookies, ensuring even baking.
- For a softer cookie, slightly underbake and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Experiment with different spices in the sugar coating, such as adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth.
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Almond Flour Snickerdoodles
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup Almond Flour - (note 1)
- 3 tablespoons Melted Dairy-Free Butter (Unsalted) - (note 2)
- 3 tablespoons Maple Syrup - (note 3)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Grease using cooking oil spray. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, prepare the cinnamon sugar : stir sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, stir almond flour, melted plant-based butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until the mixture forms a sticky, firm dough.
- Roll it into small balls and roll in the cinnamon sugar, then place it on the prepared baking sheet or tray.
- Press down each cookie dough ball into the shape of a cookie.
- Bake the cookies at 350 °F (180 °C) for 12-14 minutes until the edges are golden and dry.
- Let the cookies cool down on the tray for 5 minutes, then gently transfer them to a cooling rack.
I made the addition of 1/4 tsp of cream of tarter. I rolled them in date sugar, and baked them for probably 15 minutes.
These are delicious for a rather healthy cookie. The texture is chewy and divine. Will make again!
Thank you so much!
Yummm! Delicious