Keto Gingerbread Cookies
The first thing you think of when you think of holiday recipes are Gingerbread cookies, right? Well, we do! This classic holiday favorite never goes out of style! So we wanted to offer a cookie that you can feel good eating, knowing it's low-carb, keto and paleo, and DELICIOUS!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups superfine blanched almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 cup golden monk fruit sweetener OR coconut sugar for paleo
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum , you can leave out if preferred but it adds that chewy texture
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature (can also sub with solid ghee OR soild refined coconut oil with the texture of softened butter)
- 1/2 tablespoon black strapped molasses
- 1/2 tablespoon almond milk , only as needed if dough
- 1/2 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener (Swerve or erythritol)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream or coconut cream
- dairy free milk, water or lemon juice, as needed to desired consistency
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, salt, baking soda and xanthan gum together until combined.
- Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, cream together the butter with monk fruit sweetener until light and fluffy. Add the molasses then slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined. Add milk (1-2 teaspoons at a time) only as needed until the dough comes together.
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Form the dough into a ball and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days.
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When ready to bake, remove dough from fridge and roll between two large sheets of parchment paper, into a 1/2 inch thickness (for thicker cookies) or 1/4 inch thick (for thinner cookies). Place rolled dough sheet (with parchment papers) on a large baking pan. Place baking pan in the fridge for 1 hour or freezer for 10 minutes.
- Line two large baking pans with parchment paper and set aside.
We have carefully selected this recipe for you in the hope that this dish will make your life richer, brighter, and more enjoyable while keeping you committed to a healthy lifestyle. For people with abnormal blood sugar levels, we recommend controlling it regularly and consulting your doctor regularly. And if necessary, discuss using our glucose support supplement with your doctor.