Grain Free Birthday Cake Cookies
The ultimate treat for any celebration, these Grain Free Birthday Cake Cookies are soft, colorful, and packed with flavor. Perfect for those following a grain-free diet, they’re a delightful addition to any festive occasion. Why wait? Make these cookies tonight!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- ¾ cup melted and cooled coconut oil
- ⅓ cup organic sugar regular sugar or coconut sugar will also work
- 1 egg egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ½ cups packed fine blanched almond flour do not use almond meal
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour do not pack
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sprinkles
- 4 tablespoons butter or vegan butter at room temperature
- ¾ cup organic powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut oil, organic sugar, and the egg. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Add in the vanilla extract and almond extract. Mix until just combined.
- Incorporate the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until dough forms.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles.
- Allow the dough to sit for 3-5 minutes.
- Roll dough into golf-sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat butter, organic powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread on top of each cookie.
- Top with extra sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Tip 1: Feel free to use coconut sugar instead of regular sugar in this recipe; the cookies will likely just turn out darker in color, but will still be delicious!
- Tip 2: Do not use substitutes for the flours.
- Tip 3: Ensure you do not replace the coconut flour.
- Tip 4: These cookies are perfect as-is.