Introduction to Keto Gingerbread Cookies
Are you ready to make the best Keto Gingerbread Cookies? I remember I always used to decorate these as a child and now I keep that tradition with my kids as well. They actually love the taste of gingerbread, so these sugar-free gingerbread cookies are always a real treat for all of us.
How to Make Sugar Free Keto Gingerbread Cookies
There’s no holiday cookies without gingerbread ones, even when you’re following the keto diet! Around this time of the year, we love using warm spices in our baking. Cloves, ginger, cinnamon… you name it, we love it.
Ingredients
Just like our amazingly simple keto bread recipe, these sugar-free keto gingerbread cookies are low in net carbs and won’t kick you out of ketosis! We only used healthy, low-carb ingredients for this recipe so you’ll be happy with the macros.
Almond Flour
You’ve definitely seen this gluten-free, low-carb flour in all kinds of ketogenic recipes. It’s high in fats and low in net carbs, which makes it perfect if you want to use it instead of regular all-purpose flour.
Coconut Flour
We’re using a mix of almond flour and coconut flour for this Keto Gingerbread Cookies recipe. Mixing both is the best alternative to all-purpose flour and will result in chewy Keto Gingerbread Cookies.
Keto Sweetener
In this recipe, we’re using half a cup of a keto-friendly sweetener. I don’t suggest using less or more because the amount will also impact the dough itself, but you can swap it for monk fruit sweetener if you’d like.
Xanthan Gum
We add a tiny bit of this ingredient to help our keto cookies hold their shape and consistency. In regular recipes when you’re using all-purpose flour, there is a lot of glucose to help with that.
Baking Powder
Make sure you use baking powder and not baking soda – that one needs acid to work at all and we’re not using any in this recipe. Adding this ingredient will help Keto Gingerbread Cookies rise a bit and make your cookies softer.
Butter
In this keto gingerbread cookie recipe, we use 4 tablespoons of butter. If you’re heavily lactose intolerant, you can swap it for coconut oil (same amount, solid state).
Egg
You only need 1 egg for this recipe. Although we’re using coconut flour which is highly absorbent, we’re balancing it out with butter here. Make sure to pick an organic egg and don’t use a liquid egg substitute – it won’t work for this Keto Gingerbread Cookies recipe.
Ginger Extract
To add more flavor, we’re using 10 drops of a low-carb, keto-friendly ginger extract. You can add more or less to taste if that’s what you prefer, however, we found that amount to be absolutely perfect.
Spices
Gingerbread cookies are usually made with a pre-made gingerbread spice, however most of the time those have a lot of sugar inside. Instead, we decided to make our own mix with ground powdered ginger, ground cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Step by Step Guide
Read below and follow our detailed step-by-step guide on how to make Keto Gingerbread Cookies. We’ve listed everything you need to make the entire recipe without any hassle.
Step 1: Combine Butter and Keto Sweetener
First, grab a large mixing bowl and cream together melted butter and a keto sweetener until lighter in color. You want the sweetener to be dissolved as much as possible to avoid a gritty feeling under your teeth.
Step 2: Add an Egg
Add in a whole egg and continue to mix again until combined. I can’t stress this enough, but the more of a uniform consistency your batter will have, the better Keto Gingerbread Cookies you’ll get in the end.
Step 3: Add Spices
Add all the spices to your mixture – sprinkle in cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and a pinch of salt. Again, mix until completely smooth.
Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients
We’re almost there with the dough! To your mixture, add Xanthan Gum, baking powder, coconut, and almond flour. Stir it thoroughly to combine. You can also use your hands a bit to work it together into a ball.
Step 5: Chill the Dough
Place the dough in a plastic wrap and cool completely in the fridge for at least 45 minutes, preferably for an hour. Don’t skip this step – it’s crucial to roll out the dough later!
Step 6: Get the Cookie Craze Going
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Take two pieces of parchment paper and roll out the dough between the two sheets. You want the dough to be about 1/8th of an inch. Then, grab a cookie cutter of your choice and cut out the shapes. Keep in mind that these won’t spread in the oven.
Step 7: It’s Baking Time
Take a piece of parchment paper and place it on a baking sheet. Transfer your cookies to the sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Step 8: Finish Line
Take cookies out of the oven and transfer to a cooling rack using a spatula. This is important because it will allow the cookies to dry evenly on all sides and not break.
Ideas for Decorations
You can decorate these Keto Gingerbread Cookies with anything you want, but just in case you needed some inspiration, here are a few cool ideas:
Nutrition Facts
Sugar Free Keto Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 46mg 2%
Potassium 18mg 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 138IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions:
- Melt the butter and cream it together with sweetener until lighter in color.
- Add in a egg and mix again until combined.
- Sprinkle in the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour in the xanthan gum, baking powder, almond flour, and coconut flour. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Place dough into plastic wrap and chill for 45 minutes to an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roll out the dough to an 1/8th of an inch thick. Using cookie cutters, or a glass cut out a desired cookie shape. They will not spread in the oven.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Place cookies carefully on a cooling rack using a spatula to prevent breaking.
