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KETO GINGERBREAD COOKIES: Holiday Secret!

Enjoy these delightful keto gingerbread cookies made with butter, keto-friendly sweetener, and warming spices for a festive, low-carb treat.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup sweetener (keto-friendly)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 tsp xanthan gum

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, melt the butter and cream it together with the sweetener until the mixture is lighter in color and well combined.
  2. Add in the egg and mix again until fully incorporated and smooth.
  3. Sprinkle in the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Mix until the spices are evenly distributed and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Pour in the xanthan gum, almond flour, and coconut flour. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a cohesive dough.
  5. Place the dough into plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 45 minutes to an hour to firm up.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to an 1/8th of an inch thick. Use cookie cutters or a glass to cut out your desired cookie shapes.
  7. Place the cut cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  8. Carefully transfer the baked cookies from the baking sheet to a cooling rack using a spatula to prevent them from breaking.

Notes

- Don't overmix the dough once the flours are added; mix just until combined to keep the cookies tender.
- For crispier keto gingerbread cookies, bake them for the full 10 minutes. For a slightly softer cookie, aim for 8 minutes.
- If the dough is too sticky after chilling, lightly dust your rolling surface and rolling pin with a little extra coconut flour.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.