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Amazing Healthy Snickerdoodles

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Servings: 10 cookies

Ingredients

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cookies

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar optional
  • 1/3 cup of overripe mashed banana it is important that the banana is very overripe for optimal sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup for extra flavor and sweetness this is optional but advised

Instructions

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  • Prepare the cinnamon sugar mixture that will be used to coat the cookies by combining two tablespoons of granulated sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside for later.

Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl combine the first 5 dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Add the banana, vanilla, and optional maple syrup and stir until combined.
  • Roll spoonfuls of dough into perfect balls, drop each cookie dough ball into the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated. Then place onto prepared baking sheet and flatten into desired thickness (they do not spread in the oven). Top each cookie with extra cinnamon-sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown and the tops of the cookies no longer appear wet.
  • Allow to cool on tray for 10 minutes before moving to wire rack to cool. Enjoy!