This is the season when the holiday goodies are everywhere. It’s hard to resist those delicious looking cookies. That is why I created a healthier option.
When I was pregnant with my first daughter, Meadow, I had envisioned the days when I would get to make holiday cookies with her. Now, at three, she is able to help a bit. She loved helping me roll out the dough and cut the pieces out. That is why they may not look perfect. Sometimes, as a mom, you need to just let that go and let them make their imperfect cookies. 
I knew I was making memories for her. Healthier Sugar Cookies
1 cup spelt flour
1/2 cup all purpose gluten free flour
1/2 cup coconut sugar
2 T butter
2 T coconut yogurt
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
1 egg (I used a flax egg)
Preheat oven to 350. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Soften the butter and place it in a large mixing bowl with the sugar and coconut yogurt. Mix until smooth. Add in egg and vanilla and mix until smooth. Slowly add the flour and mix just until everything is combined. Gather dough up in a ball, wrap and throw into the fridge for at least an hour. Roll out dough on a floured surface, cut into shapes and place onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 5-7 minutes. Enjoy! 
Well, it seems I have all the ingredients except for the coconut sugar. I have never seen that before. Is it in liquid or crystalized form? Where would I find it in the grocery?
It is in crystals. I get it at Sprout’s which is our local farmers market. You can find it in Whole Foods as well or whichever health food store is near you. It is just a less processed form of sugar. It should be in the section with all the sugars in the grocery store.
Those times when our children are geittng along and helping one another are a joy and a treasure. As your father would say, these times make fantastic memories .
How sweet and yummy looking!
Thank you! My daughter loved them.
can you substitute regular all purpose (whole wheat) for the gluten- free?
Sure. I just used gluten free because I had bought some to make a gluten free recipe for a family member on Thanksgiving. Normally, I would have used all spelt.