Gluten-Free Molasses Cookies
Soft and chewy Gluten-Free Molasses Cookies are the perfect holiday treat that are warmly spiced and made with simple grain-free ingredients.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup coconut palm sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Add the almond flour, coconut flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in coconut palm sugar to coat evenly.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart and flatten slightly with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have small cracks.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Notes
- Roll before baking: Coating each dough ball in coconut palm sugar gives the cookies their signature sparkle and a lightly crisp exterior.
- Chill the dough (optional): If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough for 20–30 minutes before baking to help the cookies hold their shape.
- Use parchment paper: Keeps the cookies from sticking and helps them bake evenly.
- Don’t overbake: Remove the cookies when the edges are set and the tops have small cracks. They’ll firm up as they cool.
- Extra spice: Add a pinch of cloves or nutmeg for deeper, more traditional gingerbread flavor.
- Uniform size: Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies that bake consistently.
- Crispier cookies: Bake an additional 1–2 minutes if you prefer a crunchier texture.
- Cooling tip: Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring, they’re delicate while warm but firm up beautifully.
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