Soft & Spiced Gingerbread Cookies
SERVINGS: 24 COOKIES
These gingerbread cookies are perfectly soft in the center with a little crisp around the edges. Warm spices and a hint of molasses give that classic holiday flavor—without the sugar rush. Sweetened with low-glycemic alternatives, they’re festive, flavorful, and ideal for gifting, decorating, or enjoying with a hot drink by the fire.
Ingredients:
Cookie Dough
2 ¼ cups almond flour (or 2 cups almond flour + ¼ cup coconut flour for structure)
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
⅓ cup granulated monk fruit sweetener (or erythritol)
1 tablespoon molasses (for traditional flavor with minimal sugar impact)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Sugar-Free Icing
¼ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
½–1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
A few drops vanilla or almond extract
Instructions
1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, salt, and all the spices. Set aside.
2. Cream the Butter and Sweetener:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and monk fruit sweetener until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
3. Add Wet Ingredients:
Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
4. Combine:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too sticky, add a tablespoon more almond flour.
5. Chill:
Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes to make rolling easier.
6. Preheat Oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Roll and Cut:
Roll dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about ¼-inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut into gingerbread men, stars, or any desired shape.
8. Bake:
Transfer cookies to baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Optional Sugar-Free Icing:
9. Whisk Icing Ingredients Until Smooth:
Pipe onto cooled cookies using a small piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped.
NUTRITION Per Serving % of Daily Value
Calories 85 —
Total Fat 7.3g —
Saturated Fat 2.1g —
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g —
Monounsaturated Fat 3.9g —
Trans Fat 0g —
Cholesterol 13mg —
Sodium 45mg ~2%
Total Carbohydrates 4.3g —
Dietary Fiber 1.1g —
Total Sugars 0.6g —
Protein 2.3g —
Vitamin A 45mcg ~5%
Vitamin C 0mg —
Vitamin D 0.1mcg ~1%
Potassium 52mg ~1%
Calcium 20mg ~2%
Iron 0.4mg ~2%
This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Diabetic Desserts Cookbook here
