Diabetic-Friendly Christmas Sugar Cookies
Keep the classic tastes of Christmas while keeping to whatever your diet is.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter coconut oil for dairy-free
- ⅓ cup granular monk fruit sweetener
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract optional, for extra holiday flavor
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and monk fruit sweetener until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more almond flour (1 tablespoon at a time). The dough should be firm but pliable.
- Divide the dough into two disks, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight). Chilling makes it easier to roll out and cut shapes.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Dust your work surface and rolling pin with almond flour. Roll out one disk of dough at a time to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes. Transfer them carefully to the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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You can store your sugar cookies for up to a week in an airtight container, however, that may change depending on if your cookies are iced and what icing you used. If you’re looking for a diabetic-friendly icing recipe, click here!
Pro Tips:
- Chill the Dough Well: This ensures the cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Storage: These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. They also freeze well!
- Portion Control: Keep cookies small to maintain lower carb servings.