Healthy Christmas Cookies for Diabetics
If you’re on the lookout for a festive treat that aligns with your healthy eating goals, these Healthy Christmas Cookies for Diabetics are just what you need! Combining wholesome ingredients with a delightful mint twist, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for sharing during the holiday season. With only 10 minutes of prep time, they fit seamlessly into busy schedules while ensuring everyone can indulge without guilt. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering or a cozy night in, these cookies will impress and satisfy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and confectioners sugar substitute together until smooth.
- Gradually mix in almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the egg and mint extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 12 minutes, until set but still soft in the middle. Allow cooling before coating with additional confectioners sugar substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg