These Healthier Halloween Sugar Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that everyone will enjoy, made with healthier ingredients for a guilt-free indulgence.
Author:admin
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:24 cookies
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
Food coloring (optional)
Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.
If desired, divide the dough and add food coloring to create different colors.
Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Flatten the balls slightly and add sprinkles on top if using.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Feel free to customize the shapes using cookie cutters for Halloween themes.
These cookies can be made vegan by substituting the egg with a flax egg.