The struggle to find a better-for-you cookie recipe to add to your Holiday baking is over. Our Nutritionist shows you how to make Snowball Cookies healthier without grains, flour, gluten, eggs, or refined sugar. Save this 3 ingredient, one bowl recipe to bake any time of year!
Why you will love this healthy Snowball Cookie recipe
- It is free from grains, gluten, flour, eggs, and refined sugar
- The base recipe is just 3 ingredients, which you can add to to customize with different flavours
- Maple syrup takes the place of sugar, offering a deep flavour and healthier twist
- Almond flour is the base which is packed with healthy fats
Key ingredients you will need
The base recipe
Blanched almond flour | This is the almond flour I use, which you can get at Costco or Amazon
Pure maple syrup | Use the pure variety, not pancake syrup!
Salted butter | I used salted butter. If you use unsalted butter, add 1/4 tsp of sea salt to the cookie dough
Additions
Dried cranberries
Almond extract
Powdered sugar (optional for rolling the cookies after baking)
Pure baking cacao (optional for rolling the cookies after baking- no added sugar, adds a bitter chocolate taste)
How to make snowball cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment to prevent sticking (optional)
- Add all the ingredients from the base recipe to one mixing bowl. Stir in your preferred additions (see below) and mix until combined
- Roll the dough into balls using your hands, to form 15-18 cookies. Place each on the prepared baking sheet with some space inbetween each
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then roll the cookies in powdered sugar or cacao then place them on a cooling rack to cool completely (they will become more firm as they cool)
- Store at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months
Variations/optional add-ins and substitutions
Dried fruit- Use any dried fruit like apricots, dates, blueberries, or goji berries
Nuts- Add in finely chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans
Extract- Use pure vanilla extract in place of almond extract
Shredded coconut- Use to roll the cookies in instead of powdered sugar or cacao powder
Spices- Try cardamom, cinnamon, or ginger
Citrus zest- Stir in orange or lemon zest for a citrus twist
Chocolate chips- Stir in pure, dark, white, or dairy-free chocolate chips (or chop finely before adding)
How to Make Snowball Cookies Healthier (Grain-free, GF)
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 mixing bowl
- set of measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Base recipe
- 2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Additions
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp cacao power
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment to prevent sticking (optional)
- Add all the ingredients from the base recipe to one mixing bowl. Stir in your preferred additions (see below) and mix until combined
- Roll the dough into balls using your hands, to form 15-18 cookies. Place each on the prepared baking sheet with some space inbetween each
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then roll the cookies in powdered sugar or cacao then place them on a cooling rack to cool completely (they will become more firm as they cool)
- Store at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months
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