This easy recipe for healthy Ginger Cookies is ready in less than 30 minutes and is going to be your new favorite Christmas dessert! These are gluten-free and Paleo friendly, nicely spiced with ginger, soft and chewy inside, and made healthier with almond flour. Show
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Taste: This healthy gluten-free alternative to the classic gingerbread cookie tastes as delicious as they should - buttery and perfectly spiced with ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Texture: Instead of crunchy and crispy, these are soft and chewy inside, and have that nice crinkled top we expect from a homemade soft-baked ginger cookie. Diet info: These are gluten-free, grain-free and Paleo. They're low-carb, and with minor adjustments you can make this recipe Keto and diabetic friendly. For Vegan, making it dairy-free and replacing the egg is a breeze 😉 ⭐️ Featured review Ingredient notesBecause this ginger cookie recipe is Paleo and Gluten-free, we will be using healthy sweeteners and flours. Also, they're are made without molasses and wheat flour.
It would be nice to make these using no sugar, but it's the holidays and adding a sweetener really helps with flavor and texture. Very little is added though, keeping them low-carb and just sweet enough. Substitutions you can make
Note: There are many more possible substitutions you can make to fit your dietary needs. So be sure to read the comments below to see how people have adjusted the recipe. Ingredients you'll need to make these paleo gingerbread cookies.How to make itThe full written recipe is below, but let’s walk through the steps so you feel confident when baking these gluten-free ginger cookies with healthier ingredients.
Note about step 4 above: It's a good idea to chill the dough in the freezer before rolling for 40 minutes to 1 hour. This is optional but recommended so it's easier to handle.
Baking tips
Ginger-sugar mixture: mix together ¼ cup coconut sugar + 1 teaspoon ground ginger + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon + ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg StorageTo keep your cookies fresh, store in a glass/plastic sealed container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days or refrigerated for up to a week. Can they be frozen? Yes, freeze the dough or the baked cookies in a plastic sealed container for up to 3 months. Thaw the frozen dough and bake as directed or if already baked, eat them frozen or reheat in the microwave or oven at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes. 🙋♀️ FAQsIs this recipe suitable for rolling out and making classic cut-out gingerbread men? Yes. You'll need a rolling pin and gingerbread cookie cutter. Roll the chilled dough evenly on a piece of parchment paper to ¼-inch thick. Then cut out gingerbread men, re-rolling and chilling the dough as needed to cut out more. Bake and decorate as desired. Note: Even though you can roll and cut the dough, this recipe makes softer, chewier and not quite as crumbly cookies as traditional gingerbread or ginger snaps. Can I use molasses for a more traditional flavor? Although I chose to make these healthy ginger cookies without molasses, you can add it for a deep, dark molasses flavor. Simply substitute the coconut sugar and honey with ½ cup, mixing it together with the wet ingredients in step 2 of the recipe. In particular, unsulfered blackstrap molasses is a healthier nutrient dense and Paleo approved sweetener with a lower sugar content and high in vitamins and minerals. Take a look at those crackled tops, don't they look delicious? I wish the lens on my camera could capture the amazing warm freshly-baked smell too! These have just the right amount of ginger flavor, even for kids, and are an excellent healthy alternative for your celebrations this holiday season. Read the reviews below - you'll be amazed at how much people love this recipe. After you make them, I want to see your photos and know what you think, so please comment below, I love hearing from you. Happy Holidays! – Adriana 🧡 Here're more holiday dessert ideas to inspire your healthy, gluten-free and Paleo baking creations!
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Storage: store in a glass/plastic sealed container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days or refrigerated for up to a week. Calories: 122.1kcalProtein: 3.1gFat: 9.7gSaturated Fat: 2.4gSugar: 5.1gFiber: 1gCarbohydrates: 7.8gNet Carbs: 6.8g *This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure policy for more details. Please leave a review and photo in the comments below. This recipe was originally published on Dec 4, 2014 and this post has been updated with new information and photos. No adjustment were made to the original recipe. What happens if you use almond flour in cookies?Cookies and scones may spread more; cake, biscuits, and muffins may rise less. When you add almond flour to yeast-based recipes, bread or rolls will be moister and more tender — good if you're talking soft dinner rolls, not so good for crusty/chewy breads or pizza crust.
How do you make gluten free cookies moist?An extra egg or yolk can help improve structure and add moisture. Add ¼ teaspoon of xanthan gum to each cup of gluten free flour for structure and freshness. Let batter or dough sit for up to 30 minutes before baking to absorb liquid and avoid a gritty texture.
What is the difference between ginger snaps and gingerbread cookies?The main differences between gingerbread and gingersnaps are that gingersnaps bake for longer to get their crispiness--and gingerbread cookies are a little chewier (and almost always rolled out into different shapes like gingerbread men and other holiday figures).
Is ginger cookies healthy for you?Gingersnaps make a healthier alternative to some other cookies. A serving of two gingersnaps contains 266 calories and 6 grams of fat, compared to 379 calories and almost 19 grams of fat in an equivalent serving of chocolate chip cookies.
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