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I created these Valentine's Day Grain Free Sugar Cookies when looking for a healthier way to celebrate with my family. The combination of almond and coconut flours creates cookies that are perfectly chewy on the outside yet wonderfully soft inside. Every time I make them people are amazed they're grain free the taste and texture are just like traditional sugar cookies.
A Delicious Alternative
What makes these cookies special is how they offer all the joy of classic sugar cookies while being naturally gluten free. The almond flour gives them such a lovely nutty richness while the coconut flour helps create that perfect cookie texture. Even friends who aren't grain free request these cookies they're that good.
Let's Gather Our Ingredients
Here's everything you need for these wonderful cookies:
- Finely ground almond flour
- Just a touch of coconut flour
- Softened grass fed butter
- Coconut oil
- A mix of sugar and baking stevia
- Pure vanilla extract
The quality of your almond flour really makes a difference here make sure it's super fine.
Creating The Magic
Start by creaming together your butter sugars coconut oil egg and vanilla until everything's beautifully smooth. The dough needs to chill for at least an hour I often make it the night before for best results.
When you're ready to bake roll the dough about 1/4 inch thick between parchment paper this prevents sticking. Use your favorite cookie cutters to create shapes then bake at 350°F until they're just golden around the edges about 10 to 13 minutes.
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Making Them Beautiful
My favorite part is decorating these cookies. Sometimes I'll dip them in white chocolate tinted pink for Valentine's Day. Other times I'll use festive sprinkles or make a delicious cream cheese frosting with Greek yogurt and honey. The possibilities are endless and each batch becomes its own work of art.
Beyond Valentine's Day
While these cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day they're wonderful year round. I use different cookie cutters to match the season or celebration. My kids love helping choose shapes and decorations making each batch special and unique.
A Healthier Sweet Treat
For the frosting I love mixing cream cheese with Greek yogurt honey and vanilla. A tiny drop of pink food coloring makes them extra festive. This lighter version of cream cheese frosting pairs perfectly with the buttery cookies and adds just the right amount of sweetness.
Keeping Them Fresh
These cookies stay fresh for about three days in an airtight container at room temperature. If you've added frosting keep them in the fridge. They freeze beautifully too just make sure they're completely cool first. I often make a double batch and freeze half for unexpected guests.
Creating Sweet Memories
Making these cookies has become such a special tradition in our house. The kids love helping cut out shapes and decorate each one. There's something magical about spending time together in the kitchen creating these sweet treats that everyone can enjoy regardless of dietary preferences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why chill the dough?
Chilling firms up the coconut oil and butter, making the dough easier to roll and cut. It also prevents cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- → Can I freeze these cookies?
Yes, unfrosted cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before decorating with chocolate glaze.
- → Why use both almond and coconut flour?
Almond flour provides structure and chewiness while coconut flour helps absorb moisture. Together they create a texture similar to traditional sugar cookies.
- → Why roll between parchment paper?
Grain-free dough can be sticky. Parchment paper prevents sticking without adding extra flour which could make cookies dry.
- → How do I know when they're done?
Cookies should be just slightly golden around the edges. They'll continue firming up as they cool on the baking sheet.