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Baking + Sweet, Cookies, Recipes · December 7, 2021

Vegan + Gluten Free Snickerdoodles

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You cannot, I repeat, CANNOT mess with the classics. And when it comes to snickerdoodles, I keep them as classic as they can get. These are a core childhood memory for me, and I would never dare to mess with this recipe.

Snickerdoodles need to be crisp on the outside, chewy in the interior and filled with cream of tartar tang and cinnamon-sugar goodness. So when tasked with making a gluten-free and vegan cinnamon roll (I mean, I was tasked by myself, no one forced me lol) I knew I had to do this cookie justice. I could not, I repeat, could NOT give you anything that was subpar to the classic.

So I present to you, the best gluten free and vegan snickerdoodle on the internet. And yes, I stand behind that statement 😇

Table of contents

  • Ingredients you need for this vegan and gluten free snickerdoodle recipe
  • How to make the dough for these gluten free snickerdoodles
  • Looking for other holiday cookie classics?

Ingredients you need for this vegan and gluten free snickerdoodle recipe

  • 1 cup almond flour densely packed, 116 grams
  • ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar, 55 grams
  • ⅓ cup melted vegan butter, or coconut oil or ghee
  • 1 tbsp oat milk
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon, for topping
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar, for topping

How to make the dough for these gluten free snickerdoodles

  • Whisk together the almond flour, cream of tartar, baking powder and salt.
  • Add in the sugar and whisk again, then add in the melted butter and oat milk and stir until a dough forms. Put this in the fridge to chill.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • In a small dish, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for coating.
  • Portion the dough into either 4 large cookies or 8 small cookies, roll them into balls and coat generously with the cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake the cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet at 350F for 15-16 minutes, or until they are spread and cracked.
  • *Optional, use a cookie cutter or large glass to swirl around the outside of the cookies after the are done baking, this will help form them into perfect circles.
  • Let cool fully before eating!

Looking for other holiday cookie classics?

I have a few! Here is the round-up of cookies for 2021:

Peppermint Cookies | Vegan + Gluten Free
These cookies and crispy on the edges and chewy in the middle, and the best part is they stay that way. These are the best gluten free and vegan peppermint cookies out there, and they'll be a perfect addition to any Christmas cookie line up.
Check out this recipe
Gluten Free & Vegan Olive Oil Cookies
These are the best gluten free & vegan olive oil cookies out there, they are chewy, crispy on the edges, light and filled with rich olive oil flavor and deep dark chocolate. They can't be beat.
Check out this recipe
Hot Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These vegan and gluten free crinkle cookies taste like hot cocoa in a bite. They are perfect for dipping in coffee, sharing for the holidays and using for all things cozy.
Check out this recipe
Chewy Salted Cherry Cookies
These cookies are traditional sugar cookies with an untraditional salt and cherry twist. The extra bit of salt and addition of chewy frozen cherries takes what is normally just an average cookie and gives it a fun (delicious) twist.
Check out this recipe

And that’s everything for this vegan and gluten free snickerdoodle recipe!

If you make it, please tag me on Pinterest or Instagram so I can see! It’s my favorite thing to scroll through stories, and I’m so excited to see what you all are making.

And of course feel free to leave any questions, comments or reviews! This is the best place to reach me, and I’d love to hear from you!

Vegan & Gluten Free Snickerdoodles

I do not mess with the classics, so when I tell you these gluten free and vegan snickerdoodles are just as good as the original, I mean it. They are sugary, tangy, chewy and crispy all at once. The perfect dairy free and flour free Christmas classic.
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Prep Time:10 minutes mins
Cook Time:16 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: snickerdoodle
Servings: 4 large cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour densely packed, 116 grams
  • ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar 55 grams
  • ⅓ cup melted vegan butter or coconut oil or ghee
  • 1 tbsp oat milk
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon for topping
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for topping

Instructions

  • Whisk together the almond flour, cream of tartar, baking powder and salt.
  • Add in the sugar and whisk again, then add in the melted butter and oat milk and stir until a dough forms. Put this in the fridge to chill.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • In a small dish, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for coating.
  • Portion the dough into either 4 large cookies or 8 small cookies, roll them into balls and coat generously with the cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake the cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet at 350F for 15-16 minutes, or until they are spread and cracked.
  • *Optional, use a cookie cutter to swirl around the outside of the cookies after the are done baking, this will help form them into perfect circles.
  • Let cool fully before eating!

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Comments

  1. Sofia says

    December 8, 2021 at 12:49 am

    Wow these look delicious! Gonna have to try 🙂 just have to buy some cream of tartar

  2. Sofia says

    December 8, 2021 at 12:50 am

    Wow these look delicious! Gonna have to try 🙂 just have to buy some cream of tartar.

    • Justine says

      December 8, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      Haha it’s ok to omit if you must – it just makes the flavor!

  3. Laura says

    December 8, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    Can’t wait to make these! Is there a baking time difference between the 4 large or 8 small cookies?

    • Justine says

      December 12, 2021 at 10:03 pm

      I haven’t noticed a major difference, but I recommend checking the smaller cookies about 2 minutes earlier!

  4. Brigitte says

    December 17, 2021 at 5:06 am

    Do you flatten the cookies before putting them in the oven? Thanks!

    • Justine says

      December 17, 2021 at 11:49 am

      You shouldn’t need to! They will spread significantly

  5. Allie says

    December 20, 2021 at 11:00 pm

    Is there a flour alternative I can use, I have a nut allergy! Thanks!

    • Justine says

      December 23, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      It doesn’t hold as well, but coconut flour is your next best bet!

  6. Alex says

    December 25, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    these were delicious!!!! so easy to make too, definitely will be making again 🙂

    • Justine says

      December 27, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      So glad you liked them!

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