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    Home » Recipes » Gluten Free Dairy Free Desserts

    Soft Coconut Flour Sugar Cookies: Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free

    Modified: Jun 3, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    Simple, soft, and fun to make. These coconut flour sugar cookies are a tasty treat for any occasion! A soft coconut flour cookie recipe that's based around real-food ingredients means they're perfect for kids!

    Being that this gluten-free sugar cookie recipe uses primarily honey as a sweetener and is a great addition to a Holiday party or midafternoon gathering. Likewise, top with your favorite dairy-free sugar cookie icing and you're good to go!

    Pinterest image with text: coconut flour sugar cookies in the shape of hearts, half with white icing on an orange linen

    As a Certified Nutrition Coach, back when I coached figure competitors (insane right??) we used to call coconut flour "a figure competitor's best friend".

    Because of the fact that they didn't get a lot of bread and muffins really close to the show, coconut flour was one we could keep in due to its low-carb content.

    Similarly, the best part about coconut flour is that it absorbs liquid so it still feels dense too- not like other flours that don't fill you.

    This is exactly why you'll love these soft, coconut flour sugar cookies!

    • Easy to make
    • Minimal processed sugars
    • Perfect for any gathering
    • They won't leave you bloated or with that "full" feeling
    • Soft and comforting

    Step By Step Photos

    Raw egg being poured from a blue bowl into a glass bowl with flour in it
    Coconut flour cookie dough rolled out on parchment paper with a rolling pin behind it
    Coconut flour sugar cookies in heart shapes on parchment paper
    Coconut flour sugar cookies in heart shapes on parchment paper sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar

    Are The Coconut Flour Sugar Cookies Sweet?

    Because the soft coconut flour sugar cookies use primarily honey, they're not overly sweet. I personally enjoy this as they're great for smaller kids!

    However, if you want to sweeten them up a bit you can:

    • dust the top with extra cane sugar
    • top them with a royal icing
    • top them with dairy-free sugar cookie icing (below)

    Though traditionally sugar cookies are overly sweet, these coconut flour sugar cookies are soft, tasty, and comforting- without overkill on the sweet factor.

    Do They Hold Together?

    Yes! You do need to let the batter sit for a few minutes to allow the coconut flour to absorb the liquid but after that, they firm up nicely.

    Keep in mind that when rolling them out, try not to make them too thin or the smush up when getting them onto the cookie sheet. instead, roll the dough to ¼ inch thick or slightly more.

    Once baked, the cookies are soft, slightly dense, and hold together perfectly.

    Heart shaped coconut flour cookies with icing.

    Icing The Sugar Cookies

    Now, to be honest, icing isn't really my thing. As a busy mom, I don't have time to make the sugar cookies look like little trains with different colors or whatnot. If you want to ice your soft coconut flour sugar cookies traditionally, you'll want to make royal icing and color it.

    Royal icing is still dairy-free and gluten-free but it is LOADED with sugar. In contrast, you'll notice that this gluten-free sugar cookie recipe is actually not that sugar dense. Sweet but not sugar-based. Likewise, I also do my best to use natural sugars (honey and maple syrup) when I can. Thus, royal icing is not something I would use.

    However, there is another option!

    I've been whipping up a super speedy, dairy-free icing recipe that I find is working really well. I love it because:

    • there are only three ingredients (color aside)
    • it hardens just like "normal" icing
    • slightly less sugar dense

    Dairy-Free Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe

    If you want to "fancy-up" the gluten-free sugar cookie recipe and give it some icing, this dairy-free sugar cookie icing recipe is perfect. It's made from coconut milk powder which is a great healthy fat. Thus, it's dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. 

    Nevertheless, some coconut milk powders contain sugar so take a peek at the back of the ingredients! I personally use one without added sugar.

    For the sugar cookie icing simply whisk together:

    • 5 tbs coconut milk powder
    • 2 tbs coconut oil (measured solid and then melted)
    • 2 tbs cane sugar

    First, heat the coconut oil and ensure there are no clumps in the coconut milk powder. Then, mix together all the ingredients until ultra-smooth. Finally, place the sugar cookie icing into a plastic bag, cut the corner, and pipe it on!

    Such a simple alternative to anything fancy and much, MUCH, healthier.

    Color Options For The Icing

    Again, I'm not overly fancy when it comes to decorating cakes, cookies, or cupcakes! But one thing is for sure, I do my best not the negative effects of food dyes to use traditional coloring options (read more about ). If I want to color the sugar cookie icing I use:

    • a tiny bit of beet powder (it makes everything pink)
    • crushed EnergyBits tablets (a light green, use code mamabear to save some money and learn more about why these tabs are a staple in my diet!)
    • Blue spirulina powder

    Regarding this, I find that you only need a tiny bit of the powders (¼ teaspoon ish) to get a nice light color. But again, use what you're comfortable with!

     

    Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

    • Mixing bowls
    • Silicone spatula
    • Baking sheets
    • Measuring spoons
    • Cookie Cutters
    Soft coconut flour sugar cookies on a blue plate with a tea pot and blue napkin behind them

     

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    Coconut flour sugar cookies in heart shapes on parchment paper sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar

    Soft Coconut Flour Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

    Shelby Stover
    A healthy sugar cookie recipe perfect for any occasion! These soft, gluten-free sugar cookies can be dusted with cinnamon sugar or frosted with dairy-free sugar cookie frosting!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    30 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 14 Cookies Depending On Cutter Size
    Calories 79 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup coconut flour
    • ¼ cup oat flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ cinnamon optional, plus more for topping
    • 2 tablespoons cane sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 3 tablespoons coconut oil measured solid
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons raw honey
    • Topping
    • 2 packs stevia or 1 tablespoon cane sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl combine the first five ingredients. Mix well and ensure there are no clumps from the coconut flour.
      Flour in a glass bowl on the counter with a fork in it
    • Melt the coconut oil and whisk together the remaining four ingredients.
    • Pour wet into dry and mix until everything is combined. Let sit in the bowl for 5-7 minutes. Coconut oil absorbs moisture so this will thicken the batter.
      Raw egg being poured from a blue bowl into a glass bowl with flour in it
    • Lay a piece of saran wrap on the counter and place dough into the center. Wrap into a ball and place in the freezer for twenty to thirty minutes.
    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    • Remove the dough from the freezer and place the ball between two pieces of parchment paper.
    • Roll until dough is about ¼ inch or slightly more thick.
      Coconut flour sugar cookies in heart shapes on parchment paper
    • With a cookie cutter, cut the dough into desired shapes and use a silicone spatula to lay on a baking pan on parchment paper. Roll, cut, and repeat until all the dough is used.
    • In a small bowl combine the stevia and cinnamon. Dust the cookies with the topping (you can also sift through a fine mesh strainer for this).
      Coconut flour sugar cookies in heart shapes on parchment paper sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar
    • Cook in the oven for 8 minutes, flip the pan and cook for another five. Remove from the oven, and let cool on the pan for thirty minutes. This helps them firm up so don't try to move them too early!
    • Enjoy them as is or top them with dairy-free, sugar cookie frosting! Store in the fridge.

    Notes

    Note: you want the dough to be thicker as it's easier to make molds this way. You also need to move fast so it doesn't completely thaw.
    Makes 14 cookies depending on molds.
    Nutrition breakdown is without sugar cookie icing.
    Disclaimer:

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"

    Nutrition

    Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 34IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
    Have You Tried This Recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment below. Mention @fitasamamabear or tag #fitasamamabear!

    If you're looking for a healthy, filling alternative to traditional sugar cookies, these thick, gluten-free Cinnamon Sugar Cookies are the way to go! Being that they're healthy, contain mostly natural sugars, and can be made into cute shapes they're perfect for Christmas or just for snacking! Likewise, when topped with sugar cookie icing they make a rather perfect indulgence.

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    Comments

    1. Shelby S says

      July 04, 2025 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      I love that these are a soft sugar cookie not a crispy one. Such a nice switch up.

      Reply
    2. Shell says

      November 09, 2017 at 3:22 am

      These look super delicious!!! They look fun to make with my little boy 🙂

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        November 09, 2017 at 6:31 pm

        Ah i love that your son loves helping out- my 2yo is always in the kitchen with me "helping" (and by helping I mean licking all the utensils :P(

        Reply
    3. Ophelia Tang says

      November 09, 2017 at 3:20 am

      These cookies look so yummy. I would love to try to make them. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        November 09, 2017 at 6:32 pm

        They're tasty and filling so it's nice- make them and let me know what you think!

        Reply
    4. Lea says

      November 08, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      I love all things cinnamon. Especially in the winter!!! I can't wait to try these!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        November 08, 2017 at 7:56 pm

        I know right?! Cinnamon makes everything awesome- i hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    5. GiGi Eats says

      November 07, 2017 at 6:47 pm

      COCONUT FLOUR is my FLOUR OF CHOICE! I love it soooo much! And um, sugar cookies are the total BOMB too - so yeah, basically... THESE COOKIES are happening. Probably today! Girl needs some sweetness in her life!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        November 08, 2017 at 1:25 am

        That's because coconut flour kicks butt. Seriously, it works with everything! If you love sugar cookies make the almond ones too! You'll eat them all while the coconut flour ones are cooking and then be ready for more 🙂

        Reply
    6. Annmarie says

      November 06, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      My daughter LOVES sugar cookies but definitely has issues with gluten! Pinned so I can make these for her 🙂

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        November 06, 2017 at 10:40 pm

        Perfect! I have a really tasty almond one posted also and a hazelnut one coming- all GF... I went through a cookie obsession a few weeks ago haha

        Reply
    7. Lizet says

      November 06, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      That sounds delicious. I haven't made anything with coconut flour yet. I'm afraid I'll mess up. Your recipe looks easy to make. I'll give it a try. ?

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        November 06, 2017 at 10:47 pm

        Pfft I mess up half of my recipes when I do trials haha the mess ups are still fun to eat 😉 Coconut flour is easy, there's one rule: it absorbs like crazy so whenever you mix it with liquid, let it sit for three ish minutes before portioning so it can absorb everything. Otherwise, you can't mess up cookies!!

        Reply
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