Healthier Christmas Cookies

When we were younger, our version of baking Christmas cookies was getting those prepackaged slice and bake cookies. While we still love those sugar cookies, we prefer to opt for some healthier Christmas cookies now!

Not only do these healthier cookies taste great, but it’s also so fun to be able to decorate them with icing and sprinkles! Also, it makes for a great Christmas activity with friends. We made these this year while watching some Christmas movies.

We were inspired by Erin Lives Whole paleo sugar cookies to come up with our version off healthier Christmas cookies.

Healthier Christmas Sugar Cookie & Icing

Total Time: 20 Minutes
Makes: 15 cookies (depends on size of cookie cutters)
Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free

Ingredients:
For Cookies
3 cups almond flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup refined coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract

For Icing
1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tbsp. water
Food coloring

Instructions:

For Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 325F.
2. Add almond flour, baking soda, and salt to a medium bowl.
3. Mix together egg, coconut sugar, refined coconut oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
4. Add ingredients to large bowl and mix to combine.
5. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in fridge to prevent sticking when rolling.
6. Roll dough about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick and use cookie cutters to cut.
7. Bake for 6-8 minutes.
8. Allow cookies to cool completely.

For Icing

1. Add powdered sugar, water, and food coloring together.
2. Mix to combine.
3. Put in ziplock bag and cut corner to allow for easy decorating.

We also used sprinkles to add another fun, festive touch to our cookies!

For another healthy Christmas treat, check out the Coconut Peppermint Bliss Ball Snowmen we made! They’re super easy since you throw everything into a food processor.

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J&G

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