Description
A patriotic, allergy-friendly dessert made with almond flour, tapioca starch, and dairy-free butter. Topped with coconut cream, red and blue berries, and a crunchy coconut garnish, it’s a colorful and easy-to-make summer treat perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup tapioca starch
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 can full-fat coconut cream, chilled
1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries), rinsed and dried
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 tbsp sugar for topping
Red and blue gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
In a bowl, mix almond flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, and salt
In another bowl, beat vegan butter with granulated sugar until fluffy
Add wet ingredients to dry mixture and mix until combined
Pour in dairy-free milk and 1/2 tsp sugar, then stir to form a dough
Chill dough for 30 minutes
Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 10-12 shapes
Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes
Cool cookies completely
Whip coconut cream with 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp vanilla until stiff peaks form
Separate berries into red (strawberries, raspberries) and blue (blueberries). Crush blueberries in a blender until vibrant juice forms
Spread coconut cream on cooled cookies
Drip red berries onto half and blueberry juice onto the other half for flag colors
Sprinkle crushed shredded coconut mixed with 1/2 tsp blue food coloring on top
Notes
Use alcohol-free vanilla extract for strict dietary compliance
Substitute granulated sugar with coconut sugar if preferred
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Freeze unfrosted cookies for 2-3 months
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 25
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg