Cinnamon Orange Almond Flour Cookies

Get ready, folks! If you’ve got your favorite playlist queued up and a wild sense of adventure for baking, you’re in for a treat with these naturally gluten-free cinnamon orange almond flour cookies. This recipe is packed with cozy cinnamon and zesty orange flavors, making it perfect for holiday gifting, cookie swaps, or (let’s be honest) munching straight from the cooling rack.

Why I’m Obsessed with These Cookies

The holidays are my time to shine in the kitchen – flour flying, spices everywhere, and yes, a little dance break here and there. These cinnamon orange almond flour cookies take me back to the countless times I baked with my family, creating little mountains of sugary goodness to share with everyone we knew. There’s something magical about the way the warm aroma of cinnamon and orange fills the house, giving it that instant cozy, everyone-is-invited vibe.

Plus, who doesn’t love a cookie that’s gluten-free, so everyone can join in on the treat-fest? These are super easy to make, so whether you’re a seasoned baker or just trying not to burn down the kitchen, these are bound to be a hit.

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Ingredients

Almond Flour Cookie Base

• 1 3/4 cups fine almond flour, packed and ready to rock
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric (trust me – just a hint for color and a bit of mystery!)
• 1/3 cup melted butter (or coconut oil if you’re dairy-free)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional but highly recommended for a touch of floral magic)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg, at room temperature

Cinnamon Orange Sugar Mix

• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons orange zest (get ready for your kitchen to smell amazing)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prep

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or if you’re like me and perpetually out of parchment, a quick spray of cooking oil will do!

Dry Ingredients Party

In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, salt, and turmeric. That turmeric adds a lovely hint of golden color to these cookies – perfect for the festive season. Set this bowl aside.

Creamy, Dreamy Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, and orange blossom water (if you’re feeling fancy). This step is where things get sticky in the best possible way.

Get Egg-cited

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, stirring until it’s all well combined and velvety.

Combine the Good Stuff

Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet, stirring just until it’s all combined. Don’t over-mix! We want soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies here, not tough hockey pucks.

Sweet Sugar Coat

In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and that freshly grated orange zest. Roll 1-tablespoon-sized balls of dough in this magical sugar mix until fully coated.

Bake and Breathe In That Aroma

Drop the coated balls onto your baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Pop them in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and your kitchen smells like a holiday wonderland.

Cool and (Maybe) Share

Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Or, you know, just start snacking while they’re still warm – I won’t judge!

Baking Tips from My Kitchen (AKA the Baking Laboratory)

• Room Temperature Ingredients: This cookie dough is all about balance, so make sure your egg is room temperature. Cold eggs can make the melted butter clump up, which changes the texture.
• Orange Blossom Water: Don’t have it? No worries. These cookies will still shine, but if you want that little something extra, grab a bottle of orange blossom water at your local specialty store or online. It’s the secret to taking these cookies to bakery-level delicious.
• Make It Your Own: Want a bit more crunch? Add chopped almonds or a sprinkle of coarse sugar to the top of each cookie before baking.

Holiday Recipe Roundup

Cookies are my ultimate “love language” treat – If you’re putting together your own cookie plate or want a few more holiday favorites, check out these recipes from my kitchen:

• 2024 Holiday Cookie Box – A variety of holiday favorites perfect for any gathering.
• Gluten-Free Snowcap Cookies – These look like they came straight from a snowy mountain, soft, chewy, and irresistibly festive.
• 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies – Because sometimes you need something simple and satisfying.
• Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies – Spicy, warm, and oh-so-classic for the season.
• M&M Pretzel Chocolate Treats – Sweet, salty, crunchy, and colorful. Need I say more?

Gift Ideas 🎁

If you’re like me, you love spreading holiday cheer through baked goods. Package these cookies in a little tin with a ribbon and a note, and you’ve got yourself a beautiful homemade gift. Because nothing says “Happy Holidays” quite like a homemade cookie.

So, grab your favorite spatula, throw on some tunes, and let’s get baking! Just try not to eat them all before you share them – no promises, though.

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