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SLICE AND BAKE COOKIES – MADE 6 WAYS

These versatile slice-and-bake cookies offer endless flavor options! Using a simple gluten-free sugar cookie dough as a base, you can add nearly any mix-ins you like. Soft in the center with a light crisp on the edges, they hold their shape beautifully. Made with an almond flour dough, they’re naturally dairy-free and the ideal quick and easy treat for Christmas!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE SLICE-AND-BAKE COOKIES

  • Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly
  • Made with a straightforward almond flour dough
  • Soft and chewy with perfectly crisp edges
  • Easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins
  • Kid-friendly and fun to make together
  • Perfect for holiday gifting
  • Ship well once baked

INGREDIENTS

Base Cookie Dough

  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • ¾ cup tapioca flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Flavor Variations

Double Chocolate Chip

  • 1 tablespoon cacao powder
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • Sea salt flakes for topping (optional)

Dark Chocolate Dipped Orange Zest

  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • ½ tablespoon orange zest, plus extra for topping
  • 1 tablespoon almond flour
  • ½ cup dark chocolate, melted (for topping, optional)

Cinnamon Sugar Pecan

  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon (1 teaspoon for dough, 1 teaspoon for coating)
  • ½ cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (for coating)

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut

  • ½ cup finely chopped white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup finely chopped macadamia nuts

Dark Chocolate & Pistachio

  • ½ cup finely chopped dark chocolate, plus more for drizzling
  • ½ cup finely chopped pistachios
  • Sea salt flakes for topping (optional)

White Chocolate Dipped Candy Cane Swirl

  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring
  • Cane sugar for rolling (optional)
  • ½ cup melted white chocolate (for topping, optional)
  • Crushed candy canes for topping (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Prepare the Dough Base: In a mixing bowl, beat together the egg, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and any other wet ingredients specific to your chosen flavor. Use a hand or stand mixer, or a sturdy whisk.
  • For Candy Cane Swirl Flavor: Skip adding the food coloring until the dough is fully mixed.
  • Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, sea salt, and any dry ingredients specific to your flavor. Continue mixing until a ball of dough forms.
  • Color the Candy Cane Swirl Dough (If Making): For the Candy Cane Swirl, split the dough in half and add the red food coloring to one half. Set aside the plain half.
  • Add Mix-ins: Fold in any mix-ins (like nuts, chocolate, spices, etc.) for your chosen flavor. Mix just enough to distribute them throughout the dough.
  • Knead and Shape: Transfer the dough to a flat surface with a piece of parchment paper and a little tapioca flour. Knead a few times to evenly incorporate the mix-ins. Shape the dough into a log, approximately 10–12 inches long, depending on how many cookies you want.
  • For Candy Cane Swirl Flavor: Roll the red-colored dough to about 10×20 inches on parchment paper, then roll out the plain dough separately to the same size. Layer the plain dough over the red dough, press lightly, and trim the edges. Roll from the shorter end into a log shape.
  • Flavor-Specific Coatings:
    • For Cinnamon Sugar Pecan: Mix the remaining teaspoon of cinnamon with coconut sugar and roll the log in this mixture.
    • For Candy Cane Swirl: Sprinkle cane sugar on the log and roll it to coat (optional).
  • Chill the Dough: Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour to firm up.
  • Slice and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the log into 1-inch thick cookies with a sharp knife, keeping the dough chilled for clean cuts. Arrange cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them at least 1 inch apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges turn golden and crispy.
  • Cool and Decorate (Optional): Let cookies cool completely before adding decorations:
    • Double Chocolate Chip: Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
    • Dark Chocolate Dipped Orange Zest: Dip half of each cookie in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with extra orange zest.
    • Dark Chocolate & Pistachio: Drizzle melted dark chocolate over each cookie and top with sea salt.
    • White Chocolate Dipped Candy Cane Swirl: Dip each cookie halfway in melted white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

21 GORGEOUS RED HAIR COLOR IDEAS TO TRY RIGHT NOW

Discover the hottest and most trendy red hair color ideas in this article, with options carefully chosen to suit every hair length and skin tone. Whether you’re looking for a subtle change or a bold new look, you’ll find a perfect shade among these 21 stunning styles.

Explore these fabulous red hair transformations to elevate your style!

Rosewood Balayage

This pinkish-brown hue adds a natural yet unique touch to your look. By blending soft pink highlights into auburn hair, you can achieve a subtle, classy style with a hint of warmth and elegance.

Dark Auburn Hair

Channel a million-dollar vibe with the deep, rich, and luminous tones of dark auburn. This blend of wine-inspired hues exudes warmth and a captivating allure. Loose waves enhance the color, creating a stunning, effortless look that highlights the depth and shine of your hair.

Balayaged Hair

Take a look at this stunning reddish-brown balayage with a rich two-tone effect and voluminous curls. This style exudes elegance, femininity, and a fashionable edge.

Spicy Cinnamon Hair

Add soft-toned highlights to gentle curls for a rich chocolate and cinnamon balayage. This look combines warmth and depth, creating a glamorous, on-trend hairstyle that radiates elegance.

Deep Mahogany with Orangey Highlights

Red is the color of passion, and this deep mahogany paired with fiery orangey highlights brings that passion to life. The rich, dark base contrasted with vibrant balayage highlights creates a bold, fiery look that exudes confidence and energy.

Two-Tone Blend

A delightful mix that evokes the sweetness of your favorite desserts. If you’re drawn to soft, natural-looking, feminine colors, this two-tone blend is the perfect choice. It creates a harmonious, beautiful contrast that’s both sweet and effortlessly stylish.

Dark Copper Shade

A perfect choice for those seeking a natural, understated red, dark copper offers a beautifully refined look with warm undertones. Style it with soft curls to enhance its depth and add a sophisticated twist to your hair.

Haircut with a Fringe

Opt for a deep brown hue to achieve a more natural, grounded tone, and add a chic fringe to glam up the look. This combination creates a stylish and effortless vibe, balancing both elegance and playfulness.

Vivid Copper with Face Framing

Copper is the perfect red hue, striking a beautiful balance between boldness and a natural look. This vivid shade is especially flattering for pale skin tones, and when paired with face-framing highlights, it brings warmth and radiance, accentuating your features beautifully.

Red Brown Hair

Dark brown hair enhanced with warm red highlights adds a touch of spice to a stylish, glamorous long hairstyle. The blend of rich tones creates a captivating depth, making the hair look full of life and elegance.

Cherry Highlights on Brown

Perfect for those who are color-shy but ready for a change, this subtle blend of cherry highlights on brown hair offers a gentle introduction to red tones. The neutral, natural-looking red-brown base keeps it modest and laid-back, while the cherry highlights add a chic, glamorous touch that elevates the entire look.

Light Auburn with Rosy Tips

Try a chic light auburn lob with a hint of rosy tones at the ends. This delicate gradient adds a playful and modern twist to your hair, creating a soft, blended look that’s both subtle and stylish.

Rusty Brown Locks

This rich, rusty brown hue shines beautifully on its own, but for added dimension, copper highlights seamlessly blended into the base color bring out its depth and warmth. The result is a vibrant, multi-dimensional look that’s full of life.

Dark Strawberry and Blonde Highlights

This hair color is all about attitude. The combination of spicy dark strawberry hues with fabulous blonde highlights creates an aura of beauty, boldness, and sophistication. The seamless blend of reddish and blonde tones gives off a sexy, irresistible vibe that’s both fiery and elegant.

Raspberry Tips

For a bold, trendy look, try adding raspberry-toned tips to your hair. This vibrant shade works beautifully on both long and shoulder-length styles, giving you a fresh, modern twist that’s perfect for experimenting with color.

Mid-Length Balayaged Hair

Light-skinned girls can effortlessly rock bright hair colors, and adding a hint of violet can enhance a natural blush in pink-toned complexions. This mid-length balayage creates a fresh, vibrant look that complements your features with a touch of warmth and depth.

Bob with Highlights and Lowlights

Unlike one-color hairstyles that can lack dimension, this cute bob gains depth and vibrancy with a perfect mix of lowlights and copper highlights. The lowlights add richness, while the highlights enhance the hair’s natural shine, creating a stunning, multidimensional look.

Copper Hair Shade

Embrace a stylish, boho-inspired vibe with copper-colored hair. This vibrant yet laid-back shade adds warmth and personality, giving your locks a fresh, effortlessly trendy appeal.

Crimson and Copper Hair

This stunning blend of crimson and copper is pure hair envy material! The vibrant mix of deep red tones, like crimson, cinnamon, or cherry, paired with copper or strawberry blonde highlights creates a bold, eye-catching style. It’s an easy-to-achieve look that’s full of dimension and fiery beauty—perfect for making your own red hair day.

Streaky Hair with Root Melt

Can’t decide on just one shade? Why not embrace multiple hues in a lively balayage! The combination of streaky highlights, lowlights, and a seamless root melt creates stunning depth and dimension, giving your hair a vibrant, multi-tonal look that’s full of movement.

Burgundy Hair

Dark burgundy paired with soft, glamorous curls creates a sophisticated and elegant hairstyle. The rich, deep tone adds depth and drama, making it a stunning choice for a bold yet refined look.

conclusion

In conclusion, these red and copper hair color ideas offer a variety of stunning options to suit any style, skin tone, or personality. From bold and vibrant hues to soft, natural blends, there’s a perfect shade for everyone. Whether you’re looking to add depth with highlights and lowlights, or experiment with fiery balayages, these looks will help you embrace the beauty and confidence that comes with a fresh, striking hair color.