Diabetic-Friendly Mint Chocolate Christmas Cookies
A delightful, diabetic-friendly recipe for mint chocolate Christmas cookies, perfect for guilt-free holiday indulgence.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.75 cups almond flour
- 0.5 cup confectioners sugar substitute (like Swerve confectioners)
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup softened butter (at room temperature)
For Coating
- 1 cup confectioners sugar substitute (for coating)
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sweetener: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter for a couple of minutes until it’s light and creamy. Then, add the 1/2 cup confectioners sugar substitute and continue beating until the mixture is fully blended and fluffy.
- Incorporate Egg and Mint: Next, add the egg and mint extract to the bowl. Beat for another minute or two until everything is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients to Form Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Gradually add this dry mixture into the butter, sugar, and egg mixture in your mixer. Beat until a soft dough begins to form. If the dough seems a bit dry or isn't coming together easily, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches a cohesive, workable consistency.
- Shape and Bake Your Cookies: Roll the dough into small, 1-inch sized balls and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Bake the cookie balls for 12 minutes, or until they feel firm when gently touched. Remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
- Coat and Cool: Pour about 1/2 cup of the remaining confectioners sugar substitute into a shallow bowl. Gently roll each slightly cooled cookie in the sweetener until it’s evenly coated. Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving. Enjoy your delightful minty chocolate treats!
Notes
Enjoy your delightful minty chocolate treats! These cookies are great for a diabetic-friendly or keto diet. Feel free to adjust the mint flavor to your liking.
Nutrition per cookie (approximate):
Calories: ~85
Total Carbs: ~2g
Net Carbs: ~1g
Fats: ~8g
Protein: ~2g
Calories: ~85
Total Carbs: ~2g
Net Carbs: ~1g
Fats: ~8g
Protein: ~2g
