Description
These Healthy Anginetti Cookies offer a deliciously soft and flavorful treat made with wholesome ingredients like coconut oil, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt. Naturally gluten-free and lightly sweetened with coconut sugar, these cookies are topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze and sprinkles for a festive finish. Perfect for holiday baking or any time you crave a satisfying homemade cookie without the guilt.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- Sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat liners to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Wet Ingredients and Sugar: In a bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly. Then whisk in the melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and coconut sugar until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add Dairy and Leavening Agents: Stir in the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix gently to evenly distribute these ingredients throughout the batter.
- Incorporate the Flour: Gradually add Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour into the wet mixture, stirring until the batter becomes thick and slightly chunky, thanks to the cottage cheese.
- Form Cookie Balls: Using about 1.5 tablespoons, drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Optionally, roll each portion gently into a ball for a neater, rounded appearance.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the trays in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Keep an eye on them during the last few minutes to avoid burning; cookies should be set and lightly golden.
- Cool Before Icing: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before applying any glaze.
- Prepare the Glaze and Decorate: Mix the powdered sugar and milk in a bowl until smooth. Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze and immediately add sprinkles of your choice.
- Set the Icing: Let the icing harden, which takes about an hour. Once set, store your cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Powdered Sugar Substitute: For a more natural option, you can make your own unrefined powdered sugar using a food processor, although a small amount of refined sugar used occasionally is fine especially for holiday treats.
- Extract Variations: Feel free to substitute anise extract for the lemon extract for a different but equally delicious flavor profile based on your taste preference.
- Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to keep them fresh and soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ninety five
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
