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Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Cookies (Low-Carb Recipe!)
Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Snacks, Desserts
Ready to take your love of sugary desserts to the next level? Look no further than these irresistibly delicious Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Cookies. Whether you’ve recently embraced a gluten free diet or are an old pro, these fluffy, cinnamon-y treats are guaranteed to light up any occasion. And with just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, bringing this sweet indulgence into your life has never been easier!
A Low-Carb Cinnamon Roll Cookie Recipe
Do you love cinnamon rolls but hate the hassle of making them? You’re in luck! We’ve got a unique recipe today that takes all the warm and cozy flavors of your favorite cinnamon roll and turns it into an easy-to-make cookie. Not to mention, these cookies are gluten free for those of us looking to cut out wheat from our diets. Get ready for irresistibly sweet, warm treats that are sure to hit the spot!
If you ever find yourself craving something sweet but don’t want to indulge in yet another unhealthy snack, this gluten free cookie recipe is here to save the day. These delectable treats look as delicious as classic cinnamon rolls and can satisfy your sweet tooth without weighing you down with all the added guilt. Not only that, but they’re also super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients — perfect for an impromptu baking session or just some tasty fun in the kitchen!
To make these cinnamon roll cookies, start by combining blanched almond flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract and cinnamon together to form cookie dough. Then using a tablespoon measurement spoon, scoop out the dough and shape it into a cookie and place on a baking sheet.
Next, blend together light butter, brown sugar and cinnamon to form a cinnamon butter spread that you will spread on top of each cookie. Pop the cookies in the freezer for 15 minutes while you preheat the oven to 350 degree. After baking for 10 to 12 minutes in the oven, set your timer for 5 minutes so you can let them cool on the pan first before transferring to your cooling rack.
The final step of making this cinnamon roll-inspired treat is whipping up an icing – all you need is low-fat cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix them together, then pipe away as desired! We like to make a swirl shape so that it looks like a cinnamon roll. Delight in homemade cinnamon roll cookies that are gluten free yet utterly delicious!
This recipe makes 12 cookies. Each cookie contains 147 calories. If you’re on a Nutrisystem weight loss plan, you can log it in your NuMi app journal as one PowerFuel and two Extras.
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Servings: 12 (1 serving = 1 cookie)
Calories per Serving: 147
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel and 2 Extras
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups blanched almond flour
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. light butter, softened
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- 2 oz. cream cheese, low fat
- 1 tsp. powdered sugar
- ⅛ tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
- Combine cookie ingredients. Take 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and form into a cookie. Place on a baking sheet.
- Combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread on top of each cookie.
- Place cookies in the freezer for 15 minutes. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 350 F.
- After 15 minutes, bake the cookies in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Mix or blend cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Place in a zip-top bag and cut a corner off. Pipe cream cheese mixture as a swirl on each cookie.
