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Christmas Cookies for Diabetics

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These festive Christmas cookies are soft, chewy, and gently spiced, offering nostalgic holiday flavor with a low-sugar twist. Perfect for gatherings, gifting, or cozy nights in, they’re easy to make and suitable for anyone needing to manage their sugar intake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup almond flour (120g)
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour (60g) or oat flour for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup monk fruit sweetener (100g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder (4g)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (2g)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (1g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (60g) or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
  • 1 tsp orange zest (2g, optional)
  • 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener (25g, for rolling)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (1g, for rolling)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (30g, optional)
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened dried cranberries (20g, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, whole wheat pastry flour, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Add orange zest if using.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in nuts or cranberries if desired.
  5. Optional: Chill dough for 15-20 minutes for firmer cookies.
  6. Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough (about 20g each) and roll into balls. Space 2 inches apart on the tray.
  7. Mix monk fruit sweetener and cinnamon for topping. Roll each dough ball in the mixture to coat.
  8. Bake 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly puffed.
  9. Let cookies sit on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  10. Once completely cool, serve or pack in tins for gifting.

Notes

For gluten-free, use oat flour instead of whole wheat pastry flour. For vegan, swap butter for coconut oil and use a flaxseed egg. Chill dough for thicker cookies. Store in an airtight container with a slice of apple or bread to keep cookies soft. These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.

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