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Coconut Flour Gingerbread Cookies (Grain-free, Gluten-free)

This grain-free and gluten-free version of one of the most popular Christmas cookies is a perfect holiday treat. Made with coconut flour, these gingerbread cookies feature a soft center, crispy edges, and a balanced combination of spicy and sweet.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (100 grams) coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup (100 grams) molasses or honey
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) coconut sugar
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (130 grams) of butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried or fresh grated ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest optional

Instructions

  • Before starting to make the dough, remove the butter and eggs from the refrigerator and let them warm up to room temperature. The butter needs to be soft and spreadable. You can cut it into small pieces to speed up this process
  • Combine all the ingredients using a food processor or a hand mixer. Process at medium to high speed for a few minutes, until all the ingredients are well incorporated and you have a soft dough
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
  • Place the dough in between two sheets of parchment paper, also sprinkling a little coconut flour on top to avoid the dough sticking to the paper
  • Press down the dough with your hands and then roll it into 1/4-inch thick discs using a rolling pin. Place the rolled dough still in between parchment paper on a tray and let the dough harden in the freezer for about 5 minutes
  • Remove the rolled dough from the freezer, gently take off the parchment paper on the top, and cut it into shapes using your favorite cookie cutters. Lift each cookie cutter and gently press the dough out with your fingers onto the baking sheet
  • Repeat this passage until you have formed all your cookies. As you re-roll the dough scraps, place the discs back into the freezer to harden again before you cut them into shapes
  • Once all your cookies are placed on the parchment-lined cookies sheet, bake them in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges start to get darker. Turn off the oven and leave the cookies inside until cool before serving or decorating them

Notes

If the dough sticks to your hands as you form the cookies, wet your hands lightly with cold water.
If you find the dough to break apart as you are cutting it into shapes, place the discs back into the freezer for a few minutes until the dough is hard enough to be shaped.
These gingerbread cookies can be decorated with icing and this dough recipe can also be used to make your own gingerbread house.