Keto Gingerbread Cookies (Round or Cut-Outs) (Edit recipe)

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Crispy edges, warm spices, and the perfect soft bite, these keto gingerbread cookies are everything you love about the holiday season, with zero sugar and just the right crunch. Whether you go for classic round shapes or gingerbread men, this recipe makes it easy to get festive with holiday treats in under 30 minutes. These easy keto gingerbread cookies are made in one bowl with no sugar, no gluten, and two fun shape options. Whether you go for round or gingerbread men, they bake in under 12 minutes and are perfect for decorating or eating as-is.

PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

13

Serves: 12

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Ingredients

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
  1. Crack the egg into a large bowl and beat it with a fork or hand mixer.
  2. Add melted (but not hot) butter and vanilla, mix for about 1 minute.
  3. Add all the dry ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, and spices. Mix until a thick dough forms. An electric hand mixer works best.
  4. Round keto cookies (basic)

    1. Divide the dough into 6 equal parts. Roll each into a ball, then press down to form cookie shapes.
    2. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350u00b0F (180u00b0C) for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges

    Gingerbread men (advanced)

    1. Sprinkle coconut flour on a silicone baking mat. Make sure itu2019s oven-safe like this one.
    2. Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. A rolling pin with thickness rings like this one makes it super easy.
    3. Cut shapes using a gingerbread cookie cutter like this simple set. Donu2019t move the cookies. Instead, peel away the extra dough around them.
    4. Leave the shapes right on the silicone mat and move the whole mat onto a baking sheet or straight in the oven. Bake at 350u00b0F (180u00b0C) for 8-10 minutes until just golden. Let cool completely before decorating

    How to make the icing

    1. Place the sweetener in a bowl and add water, just a few drops at a time and mix until the texture is thick but pipeable.

    Optional

    1. Decorate with crushed freeze-dried berries for a pop of color and a crunch that hides any piping mishaps.

Notes

Makes 12 shaped cookies or 6 round cookies. The shaped cookies are 1.2g net carbs each, and the round cookies are 2.4g net carbs each. Don’t use almond flour on the mat, it sticks. Dust with coconut flour instead. Icing made with powdered sweetener + water, or try this keto royal icing buttercream for full coverage. Decorate with crushed freeze-dried berries. They hide piping mistakes and look beautiful. Store in a single layer in an airtight container. Best eaten within 3-4 days or freeze un-iced. The full post includes step-by-step photos and shaping tips. Serving: 1 shaped cookie Calories: 67.8 kcal Carbohydrates: 2.4 g Net Carbs: 1.2 g Protein: 2.1 g Fat: 5.9 g Fiber: 1.2 g

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:35
Fat:3 g
Carbohydrates:1 g
Protein:1 g
Cholesterol:5 g
Sodium:1 mg
Fiber:1 g
Sugars:0 g
Sugar Alcohol:0 g
Calculated per serving.
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