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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Cooking Method » Baking » Healthy Snickerdoodles (Gluten Free!)

    ★★★★★ from 20 reviews

    Healthy Snickerdoodles (Gluten Free!)

    Published Dec 14, 2020 · Modified Feb 8, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 37 Comments

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    Irresistibly cloud-like, melt-in-your-mouth Healthy Snickerdoodles made with almond flour. Gluten free and just as good as the classic!

    hand holding three cookies

    Say hello to my little friends!!

    This is the second blog post I've written from the hospital, and I must say---I don't hate it. It's weird being in bed most of the day BUT this reclining guy is extra. It makes me want to get a TempurPedic bed at home, I can't lie.

    These insanely delish snickerdoodles were such a comfort to me the first few days I was here. They stay soft for legit an entire week (bless you, almond flour) so they've been the most perfect nightcap. And they make me feel like home!

    pink plate of cookies

    Ingredients tips and substitutions

    These babies are made with my favorite almond flour plus a touch of coconut flour, which results in the most magical texture. Unfortunately you cannot substitute other flours here, so don't try it! Ground almonds are verrrry different from wheat.

    • Almond flour: The base of this dough is a trusty combo of super fine blanched almond and coconut flour for optimal texture and flavor. I get three pound bags at Costco for about $12—crazy good deal! Most store brands now sell almond flour, like ALDI and Kroger’s Simple Truth brand.
    • Coconut flour: You can find this under Bob’s Red Mill brand at pretty much any grocery store these days. Coconut flour is super absorbent and lends a unique texture.
    • Butter: Good old unsalted butter...nothin' like it for flavor! Let it sit out so it gets nice and soft.
    • Organic sugar: For sweetness, structure, and moisture! You can use regular granulated sugar, too. I'm not sure how coconut sugar would work here, but I know they'd be darker.
    • Egg: For structure and rise.
    • Cinnamon: For classic snickerdoodle flavor! We're using it in the dough and the coating.
    • Cream of tartar: Important for chewy texture, puffiness, and tang. No subs here unfortunately!

    silver bowl of cookie dough

    Is cream of tartar necessary?

    Yes! I always knew snickerdoodles required this funky ingredient but I wasn't exactly sure why. It turns out that the teensy quarter teaspoon makes a big difference in the flavor and texture of these cookies. You can find it by the spices in any grocery store.

    Cream of tartar prevents the sugar from crystalizing, lending a taller, softer, and chewier cookie. It also reacts with baking soda to create a tangy flavor that's key in differentiating snickerdoodles. Don't skip it!

    Can these be made vegan?

    I haven't tested these with vegan subs, but I think they'd work with buttery spread like Earth Balance or coconut oil and a flax egg. Let me know in the comments if you try it!

    cookie on baking sheet

    Tools to make snickerdoodles

    • Silicone baking mat: reusable and makes for the easiest clean up. I make roasted vegetables, cookies, and more on this!
    • Cookie sheet: because everyone needs a few. This extra large one is the best!
    • Cookie scoop: for easy cookie portioning. I use the scoop and then roll the dough into balls so they’re smooth.
    • Hand mixer: less than $20 and my go-to appliance for mixing since I don’t have a stand mixer.
    • Air tight container: my storage solution for just about everything.

    How to store cookies

    This recipe yields about 15 cookies. I doubt they’ll last on the counter for long, but you can keep them sealed on the counter for up to a week and they'll stay nice and soft. days.

    They freeze very well, too!

    More holiday treats to love!

    • Healthy Monster Cookies
    • Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Vegan Ginger Molasses Cookies
    • Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
    • Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pomegranate

    hand holding four snickerdoodles

    If you make these healthy snickerdoodles, please let me know by leaving a comment and star rating. I’m so grateful for your feedback!

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    pink plate of cookies

    Healthy Snickerdoodles Recipe

    ★★★★★ 5 from 20 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 11 minutes
    • Total Time: 26 minutes
    • Yield: 15 cookies 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    Irresistibly cloud-like, melt-in-your-mouth Healthy Snickerdoodles made with almond flour. Gluten free and as amazing as the classic but packed with wholesome ingredients!


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 ¼ cups almond flour
    • ¼ cup coconut flour
    • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
    • 6 tbsp organic cane sugar
    • 6 tbsp butter, softened
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
    • ¼ tsp baking soda
    • ¼ tsp cream of tartar

    For rolling:

    • 2 tbsp organic cane sugar
    • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
    2. Make sure the butter has sat out and is nice and soft, not straight from the fridge. In the bowl of a stand mixer (I use this handheld one), cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg, beating until combined.
    3. Add almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar and beat until a fluffy dough forms.
    4. Combine sugar and cinnamon topping in a small bowl and set aside. Scoop and roll dough into balls, about 1 ½ tbsp each. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar and place on sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a measuring cup or your hands as the cookies won’t spread while baking.
    5. Bake for 11-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack and enjoy!

    Notes

    FLOUR: This recipe was only tested with the flours written. They are special flours that aren't 1:1 subs with other flours, so this is not a recipe where you can make flour substitutions!

    CREAM OF TARTAR: Yes, you need it! It prevents the sugar from crystalizing, lending a taller, softer, and chewier cookie. It also reacts with baking soda to create a tangy flavor that's key in differentiating snickerdoodles.

    VEGAN: I have not tested this, but I assume vegan butter (like Earth Balance or coconut oil) and a flax egg would work well here.

    Adapted from my Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies.

    Keywords: healthy snickerdoodles

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Suzanne says

      December 11, 2022 at 11:51 am

      After my teen daughter sampled one of the freshly-made cookies from my first batch of these snickerdoodles and raved about them, I immediately baked a second batch! They’re soft, flavorful, and are so easy to make! Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 12, 2022 at 4:17 pm

        Amazing, thank you SO much Suzanne! They're my fave too!

        Reply
    2. Katherine says

      January 27, 2022 at 4:03 am

      These are absolutely phenomenal, even when made with dairy free butter. Definitely a new family favorite!! Thank you SO much for sharing!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 27, 2022 at 4:47 pm

        Yayyyy thanks so much, Katherine!!

        Reply
    3. Donna says

      January 16, 2022 at 6:09 pm

      So delicious, these are on regular rotation in my house!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 19, 2022 at 5:33 pm

        Eeeee yay! Thanks so much, Donna!

        Reply
    4. Jill says

      February 20, 2021 at 1:49 am

      These were easy to make and delicious. Out of the oven, they were warm on the inside and crispy on the outside. Healthy sweet snacks are my favorite!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 24, 2021 at 4:53 pm

        Me too!! Thanks so much, Jill.

        Reply
    5. Steph F says

      February 02, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      These were soo delicious, especially during the snow storm yesterday! Easy to make, with few ingredients. I made them dairy free by using ghee instead of butter.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Cara says

      February 01, 2021 at 4:34 am

      Made these tonight for the first time. Can’t believe how delicious they are! My husband doesn’t usually care for snickerdoodles, but he said he loves these and keeps going back to the kitchen for more. I’ll definitely make these again and again in the future. They’re so light and soft!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 02, 2021 at 5:04 pm

        Heck yes--the ultimate compliment! Thanks a ton, Cara 🙂

        Reply
    7. Mia says

      January 31, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      I'm confused. I saw 1 1/4 cups, and 1 1/4 tsp. Does that mean one cup and then 1/4 cup flour, and one spoon and then 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon?

      Reply
    8. Morgan says

      January 03, 2021 at 1:45 am

      WOW!!! Made these tonight, vegan. Delicious!!! 😍

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 05, 2021 at 4:37 pm

        Amazing, thanks a ton Morgan!!

        Reply
    9. Jill Rabin says

      December 21, 2020 at 7:31 am

      This recipe was simply fantastic. So easy to make and they were delicious and gone almost immediately. My husband wasn’t a huge snickerdoodle fan until he had these. I had another snickerdoodle recipe that I used to use but threw it out after making this one. Hummusapien recipes are always excellent and healthy and Alexis is SO helpful if you have substitution questions, Add this recipe to your list!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 21, 2020 at 11:35 am

        Awww thank you so much, Jill! How cool that your husband is officially a snickerdoodle lover 🙂 I call that success!!

        Reply
    10. Emily says

      December 20, 2020 at 1:23 am

      Delicious!!!! Made these for me and my husband. Super easy recipe and came out fluffy and with so much flavor. Will definitely make this again.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 20, 2020 at 6:33 pm

        Heck yes!! So glad, thanks Emily!!

        Reply
    11. Valerie says

      December 19, 2020 at 6:12 am

      WOAH... made these today and can’t believe how incredible they are!! Used Earth Balance and turned out AMAZE!!! Such a childhood fave ☺️ Mine turned out a little light and fluffy almost? My hubs loved it and said it’s great bc now he can easily eat 7 back to back 😂😂😂 Def winning recipe!! 👏🎉

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 20, 2020 at 6:34 pm

        YESSS!! Aren't they such a dream?? So glad they were fluffy!!! Like pillows!

        Reply
    12. Long says

      December 18, 2020 at 2:44 am

      Thank you so much for sharing. And love your blog.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Sammie says

      December 17, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      Made a batch last night and they may or may not already be almost gone this morning! Whole fam clearly loved!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 18, 2020 at 12:35 am

        AMAZING. Time foe another batch!!

        Reply
    14. Dylan says

      December 17, 2020 at 12:57 am

      My new favorite cookie! So good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 17, 2020 at 3:27 pm

        Eeeee same!! Thanks so much, Dylan!!

        Reply
    15. Katelynn says

      December 16, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      Just ordered cream of tartar to pick up this afternoon! I'm going to make these tonight!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 17, 2020 at 3:28 pm

        SO glad! Let me know how you like them, Katelynn 🙂

        Reply
    16. Ruthi says

      December 16, 2020 at 12:38 am

      These are delicious! I even substituted granulated monk fruit for the sugar and they came out amazing. Will definitely make again!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 16, 2020 at 1:25 am

        Yayyyy! So glad they worked with that sub.

        Reply
    17. Audra Freeman says

      December 15, 2020 at 11:48 pm

      Easy and extrey tasty. Great mouthfeel. Lacks the sadness of most gluten free baked goods. Delicious and satisfying.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 16, 2020 at 1:24 am

        Awww thanks so much, Audra!

        Reply
    18. Shilo Hargrove says

      December 15, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      These are so delicious! I was skeptical because the dough was very wet for me.. but OMG good! I made them at 8:00am all gone by my family of 4 by 8:45!! Cookies for breakfast.. parenting at its finest.. lol!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 15, 2020 at 7:01 pm

        Hahaha YESSSS. Did the dough look fluffy like the photo??

        Reply
    19. Anthony Allen says

      December 15, 2020 at 7:27 am

      These are awesome and I can’t believe they aren’t regular cookies. I didn’t know the difference!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    20. Richard Tunner says

      December 15, 2020 at 6:48 am

      I love these cookies! They are super easy to make. I’ve also made them adding some pumpkin spice, also delish!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    21. Tammy says

      December 14, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      These are LITERALLY the best cookies that have ever been eaten by anyone ever!! They are so easy and chewy and yummy! Thanks Hummusapien! You’ve done it again!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. Jan says

      December 14, 2020 at 10:26 am

      So soft and delicious! I agree--new favorite cookie. I'll be making these all winter!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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