Keto Gingerbread Cookies are a guilt-free and flavorful twist on the classic holiday treat. Easy to make and easy to eat!
These Keto Gingerbread Cookies are a delightful treat during the holiday season. With their charming gingerbread shape and rich, warm flavor, they bring a touch of festive joy to any occasion. Whether you’re a seasoned decorator or a beginner, you can create beautiful designs on these cookies even without traditional piping tools. The icing, naturally white, allows you to unleash your creativity or simply enjoy the cookies as they are. As you bake a batch of these cookies, the enticing aroma of spices will fill your home, instantly creating a cozy and Christmas-y atmosphere. These cookies also freeze well, making them a convenient option for advanced preparation. So, get ready to indulge in these delicious and keto-friendly Gingerbread Cookies, a perfect addition to your holiday spread.
INGREDIENTS YOU NEED
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup golden monk fruit
- 2 tsp fancy molasses
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Icing:
- 1/2 cup powdered monk fruit or powdered sweetener of choice
- 1 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
- almond milk, as needed
How To Make Keto Gingerbread Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together your butter, monk fruit, molasses, and eggs.
- Next add in your almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl and whisk until combined. Add dry mixture to your butter mixture and continue to mix until well combined. Bring into a dough ball and let rest for a few minutes.
- Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll out your dough so that it is approximately 1/4″ thick.
- Using cookie cutters of your choice to cut the dough out then place your shapes on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow your cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to completely cool.
- Icing: Ensure that your cookies are completely cool before icing. Combine all of your ingredients and mix until smooth, put in a piping bag and decorate as desired! Enjoy!
Easy Keto Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup golden monk fruit
- 2 tsp fancy molasses
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Icing:
- 1/2 cup powdered monk fruit or powdered sweetener of choice
- 1 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
- almond milk, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together your butter, monk fruit, molasses, and eggs.
- Next add in your almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl and whisk until combined. Add dry mixture to your butter mixture and continue to mix until well combined. Bring into a dough ball and let rest for a few minutes.
- Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll out your dough so that it is approximately 1/4" thick.
- Using cookie cutters of your choice to cut the dough out then place your shapes on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow your cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to completely cool.
- Icing: Ensure that your cookies are completely cool before icing. Combine all of your ingredients and mix until smooth, put in a piping bag and decorate as desired! Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions About Keto Gingerbread Cookies
Technically, traditional molasses is not keto friendly, as it is primarily made of sugar based carbohydrates. However, only a small amount of molasses is used to darken this recipe, and the overall net carb count will be very negligible.
Ginger cookies also offer beneficial niacin, as well as folate. The niacin in ginger cookies promotes healthy cell development.
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YES!! I missed gingerbread cookies so much when I started my new diet
Enjoy!!