Gluten-Free Spice Cookies (Paleo)

Gluten-Free Spice Cookies. Now don’t these cookies look and sound wonderful?

We have officially entered Christmas season so let the holiday baking begin! Plus, this Wednesday, December 4, just happens to be National Cookie Day.

I don’t know about you but right now I feel ready to try all the new cookie recipes and revisit many old favorites. Hopefully, you are just as excited about gluten-free holiday cookies!

Today’s recipe is another great one from my friend Linda Etherton (formerly Gluten-Free Homemaker).

I love Spice Cake (admittedly, I still owe you all that outstanding recipe) but Spice Cookies are a much easier and more holiday-appropriate way to enjoy those flavors. I am certain that we all will enjoy these delicious and pretty gluten-free Spice Cookies!

Linda says: “If you’re paleo, grain free, or simply want to watch your carb intake, these paleo spice cookies are a really delicious alternative to other gluten-free cookies. In fact, even if you don’t care about carbs or grains, these cookies are worth a try.

I love the moist, chewy texture I get from almond flour cookies, and the flavor in these cookies is delightful! They taste a lot like molasses cookies, even though I used maple syrup instead of molasses. You could, however, try using molasses or honey in place of the syrup.

I also used coconut sugar, which has a molasses type flavor to it. I like coconut sugar (also known as coconut palm sugar) because it is low glycemic. You could substitute brown sugar if you want.”

Thanks, Linda! Happy holiday baking, everyone!

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Gluten-Free Spice Cookies (Paleo) Recipe

Yield: 20 cookies

Gluten-Free Spice Cookies (Paleo)

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Linda says: "I love the moist, chewy texture I get from almond flour cookies, and the flavor in these Gluten-Free Spice Cookies is delightful!"

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup shortening (I used organic palm shortening)
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar (see notes)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups finely ground almond flour
• 2 Tablespoons coconut flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat together the shortening and coconut sugar. Add the egg, syrup, and vanilla and beat well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Add to the mixer bowl and beat until thoroughly combined.
4. Drop tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon dipped in cold water to flatten and smooth out the cookies.
5. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet, and then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Linda says you can sub in brown sugar for the coconut sugar if you like. Cookies made with brown sugar are not paleo of course but they are still delicious!

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