Fun Gluten-Free Birthday Cake Cookies
Delightful gluten-free cookies made with coconut oil and almond flour, perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ⅓ cup melted and cooled coconut oil adds moisture and a subtle coconut flavor
- ⅓ cup organic sugar provides sweetness
- 1 large egg, at room temperature binds the ingredients for structure
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract adds a nutty taste
- 1 ½ cups packed fine blanched almond flour do not use almond meal, gives a delicate texture
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour do not pack, absorbs moisture for a lighter consistency
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise
- ¼ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
- ¼ cup sprinkles adds color and fun
Optional Frosting Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter or vegan butter, at room temperature provides creaminess
- ¾ cup organic powdered sugar sweetens the frosting
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract adds flavor to the frosting
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles for decoration on frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture and combine until a cohesive dough forms.
- Gently fold in the ¼ cup of sprinkles into the dough.
- Allow the dough to rest for 3-5 minutes.
Baking
- Roll the dough into golf ball-sized portions and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Flatten each dough ball with the palm of your hand to about ¼ inch thick.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until just set and starting to turn golden.
- Once out of the oven, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting (Optional)
- In a bowl, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until smooth and fluffy.
- Fold in 1 tablespoon of sprinkles into the frosting.
- Frost each cookie with the prepared frosting and sprinkle additional sprinkles on top.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Do not skip the resting time for the dough to improve texture.