Healthier Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies ~ Gluten-Free, Better Than Lofthouse!
Soft-baked sugar cookies topped with creamy homemade frosting ~ like those childhood favorite Lofthouse Cookies but with better-for-you ingredients. Gluten-free and grain-free!
- Prep Time: 40
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 1x
- Category: Cookies, Baking, Dessert, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Cookie ingredients:
- 2 cups finely ground almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- splash of milk*
- rainbow sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- In a bowl combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda & salt
- In a separate large bowl combine eggs, butter, sugar & vanilla
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and combine well
- Refrigerate dough for 15-20 minutes
- Form dough into 2-inch balls, place on baking sheet and flatten
- Bake for 9-11 minutes and allow cookies to cool for at least 30 minute before adding frosting
- To make the frosting, cream the butter using a hand or stand mixer, then beat in the powdered sugar. *Add a splash of milk only if necessary to help combine. Lastly beat in vanilla extract
- Frost cookies and top with sprinkles
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or longer in the refrigerator. I prefer to refrigerate as almond flour can tend to get soggy over time.
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