Description
These Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful gluten-free treat that is perfect for any occasion. Soft and chewy, these bars are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite frosting and sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour (blanched and finely ground)
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Frosting of choice (e.g., cream cheese or buttercream)
- Sprinkles (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Bake: Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and frost: Let the bars cool in the pan, then spread with frosting and decorate with sprinkles.
- Serve: Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- For dairy-free bars, substitute the butter with softened coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Bars can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
