Description
Diabetic-Friendly Christmas Cookies are a festive treat that perfectly balances sweetness and spice while being mindful of blood sugar levels. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour and erythritol, these cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with holiday flavor. Ideal for gatherings or as a delightful snack, they fill your kitchen with the warm aromas of the season. Enjoy baking these easy-to-make cookies that everyone will love, without compromising health!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3/4 cup erythritol
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, erythritol, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 36mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Chilling the dough for about 30 minutes can make it easier to handle. - For added flavor, consider mixing in sugar-free chocolate chips or experimenting with spices like nutmeg or ginger.