Also, they are trying to get away from sugar and cornstarch at all, since sugar is being linked more and more to cancer and other health issues, and cornstarch is genetically modified as most corn in the US is genetically modified. Sharon From: blindcooks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:blindcooks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jan Bailey Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 12:42 AM To: blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Almond Flour Frosted Sugar Cookies Many of them do, but many people who go gluten free are trying to use more natural and less process sweeteners. Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: Jon Rawlings <mailto:twosocks76@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 10:57 PM Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Almond Flour Frosted Sugar Cookies I have a question on a related note that this recipe brought to mind. Is there something wrong with powdered sugar in gluten-free baking? I am almost certain that powdered sugar does not contain any gluten at all as it is made of very fine sugar crystals mixed with just a touch of cornstarch to help prevent the sugar from absorbing moisture from the air and getting clumpy. I don't get it, or am I just not seeing all the GF recipes out there that do use powdered sugar? Jon ----- Original Message ----- From: Susan Tabor <mailto:souljourner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 8:07 PM Subject: [blindcooks] Almond Flour Frosted Sugar Cookies Hi, everyone: I thought this recipe might be of interest. Enjoy!-Susan Almond Flour Frosted Sugar Cookies For the cookies 2 cups blanched almond flour 1/4 cup coconut oil, softened (or use butter instead) 1/4 cup raw honey 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt For the frosting 2 tablespoons coconut oil, softened 2 tablespoons raw honey 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Pinch of fine sea salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix together the cookie ingredients until a thick, creamy batter is formed. If the dough seems dry, add a little bit of maple syrup to make it creamier. Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the fridge Using a cookie scoop, drop the batter by rounded tablespoons onto a baking sheet, lined with a Silpat or parchment paper. Press each bit of dough flat and then cut into desired shape with cookie cutters. Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Allow to cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For the frosting, simply cream together the coconut oil, honey, almond extract and salt until well combined. If the coconut oil starts to melt (it melts at temperatures above 76 degrees), briefly place the mixture in the fridge to help it set. Frost the cooled cookies, and let them set in the fridge for a more solid-frosting. Yields 24. - Recipe adapted from www.detoxinista.com No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3705/7108 - Release Date: 02/19/14