Healthy Christmas Cookies for Diabetics
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Healthy Christmas Cookies for Diabetics! These delightful cookies offer a guilt-free treat that combines the rich flavors of almond flour and cocoa with a refreshing hint of mint. Perfect for holiday gatherings, family parties, or cozy evenings at home, they come together quickly and easily in just 22 minutes. With their sweet snowy coating and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to impress guests of all ages while keeping health in mind. Gather your loved ones, bake up a batch, and spread some holiday cheer!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Servings: 4 (about 16 cookies)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar substitute
- 1 3/4 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup additional confectioners sugar substitute for coating cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and confectioners sugar substitute until smooth.
- Add almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, mint extract, and egg; mix until well combined.
- Form small dough balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until puffed but soft in the center.
- Cool slightly before rolling in confectioners sugar substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg