Christmas Cutout Cookies

Christmas Cut-Out Cookies ❤️ This healthier version of cutout cookies is perfect for the grandkids because they are made with almond flour, oat flour, and a touch of honey instead of sugar.  This cookie dough is so easy to make, works perfectly with cookie cutters, and tastes amazing!  Use this recipe all year round for your various holiday celebrations. Try adding matcha or moringa powder to naturally color the dough green for Christmas tree cut-out cookies or beet powder to make a vibrant Christmas red color. Using natural colorings is a great alternative to artificial dyes, which research has linked to potential health concerns—especially in children.  

Christmas Cutout Cookies 

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups almond flour 

1 cup oat flour

¼ cup honey 

1 egg

2 teaspoons coconut oil 

½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

½ teaspoon baking soda 

¼ teaspoon sea salt

 

Natural Food Color Guide:

Green: matcha or moringa powder

Red/pink: beet powder

Orange: carrot powder 

Yellow: turmeric powder

Blue: blue spirulina powder 

Purple: blueberries (fresh or powdered)

Brown: cacao powder, cinnamon for a lighter brown 

 

 

Directions: 

 

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a large, baking sheet with parchment paper. 

 

2. Mix dry ingredients: almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, and salt. 

 

 3. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: honey, egg, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. 

 

4. Combine dry and wet ingredients and process until a smooth ball forms. 

 

3. Divide dough in half and wrap in plastic wrap.  Place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. 

 

4.  Sprinkle the dough with coconut flour, rubbing it in slightly with your fingertips.  Sprinkle coconut flour on a sheet of parchment paper and roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Dip a cookie cutter in a little flour, then cut out shapes, peeling away excess dough.  Gather the excess dough into a ball and reroll it to make more cookies.  

 

5. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.  Cool completely on a wire rack.