Name: Snickerdoodle Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Ingredients: 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats; ½ Tbsp cinnamon; ½ tsp vanilla bean powder; 6 ounces pitted dates (about 1 cup)

Recipes » Desserts » Snickerdoodle Cookies

By Chef AJ

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These snickerdoodles ditch the traditional butter, sugar, and flour for a healthier twist using dates and gluten-free oats. Packed with warming cinnamon and fragrant vanilla bean powder, Chef AJ promises these cookies are just as delicious, if not more! They're perfect for those seeking a healthier dessert option without sacrificing flavor.

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 8 mins Yield: Make 6 cookies

Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Chef’s Note: Please don’t skimp on the spices in this recipe. Using vanilla bean powder and high-quality cinnamon makes a tremendous difference in this recipe. Traditional snickerdoodles are made with butter, sugar, and flour. I snicker at those ingredients.

Reprinted from Chef AJ’s Sweet Indulgence: Guilt-Free Treats Sweetened Naturally with Fruit (BPC, 2024)

Ingredients

1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
½ Tbsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla bean powder
6 ounces pitted dates (about 1 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Place the oats and spices in a food processor fitted with the “S” blade and process into a flour-like consistency.
3. Add dates and process until a ball forms, adding a few more dates if necessary to form a cohesive dough.
4. Divide into 6 pieces, roll into balls, and flatten with your hand.
5. Bake for 4 minutes on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a nonstick silicone baking mat.
6. Flip and bake for 4 minutes more. Remove from oven and let cool completely.