Almond Flour Sugar Cookies with Simple Frosting Recipe
These almond flour sugar cookies are soft and chewy with a slight crisp around the edges. Easy to prepare in just one bowl, they are naturally gluten-free and topped with a simple, creamy frosting, making them perfect for any occasion or holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including 2 hours chilling time)
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Cookies
- 6 tablespoons room temperature butter
- ¾ cup granulated cane sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Icing
- ½ cup softened or room temperature butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Start by adding the room temperature butter into a bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the granulated sugar and cream them together for about 30 seconds until well combined and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to incorporate the flavors and bind the mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, mix everything together until a dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Place the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but it can chill for up to 24 hours. This step is essential to develop the texture and flavor, and while it requires patience, it’s not to be skipped.
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Scoop out dough portions and shape them into cookies, placing them evenly spaced on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the edges are slightly crisp but the centers remain soft.
- Prepare the Icing: While the cookies bake, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy to prepare the icing.
- Cool and Frost: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before spreading the icing on top.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for the best texture; do not skip this step.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature to cream properly with sugar.
- If almond flour is not finely ground, the texture of the cookies may be affected.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegan butter and milk with plant-based milk.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
