“Sugar” Cookies

This is a great go-to recipe for a stand in for traditional sugar cookies. They are great for the holidays because they can be dropped on a baking dish or rolled out and cut with cookie cutters. They can also be frosted with a Maximized Living approved frosting. You won’t be disappointed!

Advanced & Core Plan

2 ½ cups almond flour or cashew flour (for a more buttery-tasting cookie)
1 free range organic egg
¼ cup erythritol (like Swerve) or ¼ teaspoon of liquid stevia (more may be needed, just taste the batter)
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons coconut oil or melted grass-fed butter

Depending on how big you want them, take the batter and form it a bit in your hand and place on a parchment lined baking sheet or Silpat.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

NOTE:  Chill for about an hour before rolling out if you want to use cookie cutters. (Roll out on parchment paper- TRICK:  put a slightly damp paper towel under the parchment paper to keep if from sliding around on you.  You may need to dust with extra almond flour to keep from sticking)

Frosting
1 bar organic cream cheese
¼ cup erythritol (like Swerve)
Few drops of liquid stevia
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter (do not melt)
for chocolate: 1-2 teaspoons cocoa powder
for strawberry: 5-6 organic strawberries, smashed

Let cream cheese and butter come to room temperature in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and beat with a hand mixer until blended and smooth.