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Healthy Christmas Cookies for Diabetics

Delicious Healthy Christmas Cookies for Diabetics to Indulge In

Enjoy Healthy Christmas Cookies for Diabetics this holiday season with these mint chocolate delights that are low in sugar and high in flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1/2 cup Softened Butter For a dairy-free alternative, use coconut oil.
  • 1 cup Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar Swap with another erythritol blend if desired.
  • 1 large Egg Replace with a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Mint Extract Can substitute with vanilla extract for a different flavor.
  • 2 cups Almond Flour Coconut flour can be used, but reduce the amount.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Omit for a low-sodium option.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Carob powder can be a caffeine-free alternative.
For the Coating
  • 1/4 cup Additional Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar For rolling on cooled cookies.

Equipment

  • KitchenAid Mixer
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter in a KitchenAid Mixer until creamy and light, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar to the creamed butter and mix until fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
  3. Blend in the egg and mint extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, salt, and cocoa powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  7. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  8. Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes or until firm to the touch.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. While warm, roll each cookie in additional Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar.
  11. Let the cookies cool completely on the wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature, or freeze for longer storage.

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