Paleo Snickerdoodle Cookies (AIP)
These paleo & AIP snickerdoodle cookies are perfect for the holidays! They’re made with grain-free flours and a cinnamon coconut sugar coating.
Snickerdoodle Cookies
Cinnamon lovers rejoice! Snickerdoodles are the best. Snickerdoodles are light, fluffy, and soft cookies that are rolled in cinnamon sugar and taste amazing. Fresh baked snickerdoodle cookies were one of the things I most looked forward to with every holiday season, and I’m so excited to still indulge in these delicious cookies with this healthier recipe!
Snickerdoodles are the perfect cookie to add to your holiday cookie rotation, and now, you don’t have to miss out on them with this delicious, easy and healthier version! These snickerdoodle cookies are made to be paleo, AIP, egg-free, and gluten-free.
The Ingredients for Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Tigernut Flour
- Tapioca Starch & Baking Soda
- Dry Gelatin: I use Vital Proteins brand.
- Maple Syrup & Coconut Sugar
- Coconut Oil
- Vanilla Extract & Cinnamon
How to Make Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Make Cookie Dough: Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sift together the tigernut flour, tapioca starch, baking soda, and gelatin. Pour vanilla, maple syrup, and coconut oil into the batter. Stir well to combine.
- Make Coating: Using a small bowl or plate, combine the cinnamon and the coconut sugar. Set aside.
- Bake Cookies: Roll the dough into 7-8 small balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until lightly coated. Add the dough balls to the baking sheet and use your hand to lightly press down into cookies, making sure that the cookies are evenly spaced. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool & Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool (preferably on a cooling rack) until fully cooled. Store in the fridge or enjoy immediately.
Can you use almond flour instead?
I haven’t tried to make these cookies with almond flour, but please let me know if you do!
Can you make these cookies coconut free?
I don’t know of a good way to keep these cookies paleo and still use the cinnamon sugar coating without coconut sugar.
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- Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
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Paleo Snickerdoodle Cookies (AIP)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 7 cookies 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These paleo & AIP snickerdoodle cookies are perfect for the holidays! They’re made with grain-free flours and a cinnamon coconut sugar coating.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tigernut flour
- 1/4 cup tapioca starch
- 1 tbsp dry gelatin (I use Vital Proteins)
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together the tigernut flour, tapioca starch, baking soda, and gelatin.
- Pour vanilla, maple syrup, and coconut oil into the batter. Stir well to combine.
- Using a small bowl or plate, combine the cinnamon and the coconut sugar. Set aside.
- Roll the dough into 7-8 small balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until lightly coated. Add the dough balls to the baking sheet and use your hand to lightly press down into cookies, making sure that the cookies are evenly spaced.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool (preferably on a cooling rack) until fully cooled.
- Store in the fridge or enjoy immediately.
Notes
All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 196
- Fat: 14.3g
- Carbohydrates: 18.7g
- Fiber: 5.7g
- Protein: 2g
AIP
Low Carb
Paleo
Whole30
I’m new to AIP cooking and have ready that you can sub Agar Agar for gelatin. Do you recommend that?
I’m not sure about agar agar since I don’t really work with it!
Very easy, yet tasty cookie to make! Thank you!
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Delicious!! So good my husband and kids had no clue it was AIP approved cookies! Making them again on Christmas Day!
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Yay! So glad they were a hit! Thank you!!
Can I freeze these?
For sure!
Best snickerdoodles I’ve ever tasted. Made these for my extended family Christmas cooking day and they were none left to give away!
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So glad you liked it! Thank you!!
These were deliciously soft and fluffy. They turned out perfect. There’s a slight nutty flavor to them from the tigernut flour, but overall they were delicious! So easy to make. Thank you!!!
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Would date sugar be an ok substitute? Also what other fat can I use. I am allergic to coconut
Yes, date sugar should work just fine! You could use ghee as a substitute for coconut oil.
Super yummy and easy to make! If you need me, I’ll likely be making more this weekend!
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So good! This was a really quick, fun recipe I made with my kids to keep them busy after dinner. We just tried them, and the kids jumped up and down squealing so…I think it was a hit.
I used an egg instead of gelatin because that’s what I had on hand. The cookies are light, fluffy, and flavorful.
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So glad you and your kids enjoyed them!!
Delicious!! Sometimes I just need a cookie and this one hits the spot. Giving up sweets has been my greatest struggle on the aip diet, so finding a cookie this good helps me stay on track. Thanks!!
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yay, so glad this hit the spot!