Christmas Cookies Recipe for Diabetics
The holidays are here! Everyone loves Christmas cookies. But what if you have diabetes? Don't worry! This Christmas Cookies Recipe for Diabetics is perfect.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling rack
- Spatula
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup sugar-free sweetener
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- This makes baking easier and faster.
- Take your large bowl.
- Add almond flour, sweetener, and cinnamon.
- Add baking powder and salt.
- Mix everything together well.
- Break up any lumps you see.
- Create a well in the center.
- Pour in melted coconut oil.
- Crack the egg into the well.
- Add vanilla extract too.
- Mix until dough forms smoothly.
- Scoop small amounts of dough.
- Roll into balls with your hands.
- Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Leave space between each cookie.
- Put the sheet in the oven.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cookies should turn golden brown.
- Don't overbake them or they'll be dry.
- Remove from oven carefully.
- Let cookies sit for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
- Don't skip the parchment paper.
- It prevents sticking completely.
- Measure almond flour correctly by spooning it.
- Check cookies at 12 minutes to avoid burning.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- They last up to one week.
- You can freeze the dough too.
- Make batches ahead of time.
- Add sugar-free chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Experiment with different spices like nutmeg.