Christmas suger free cookies recipes

 Enjoying delicious cookies is a hallmark of the holiday season, but if you’re watching your sugar intake or baking for someone who is, sugar-free options are a fantastic alternative. Here are some delightful sugar-free cookie recipes that bring all the joy of Christmas without the sugar.

1. Sugar-Free Gingerbread Cookies

These classic Christmas cookies are full of warm spices and perfect for decorating.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups almond flour
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup sugar-free maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk the egg, applesauce, and sugar-free maple syrup.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.
5. Roll out the dough and cut shapes with cookie cutters.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
7. Cool before decorating with sugar-free icing or enjoying plain.

2. Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Perfect for chocolate lovers, these cookies use sugar-free chocolate chips to keep the sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¼ cup granulated erythritol
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Cream the butter and erythritol together until fluffy.
3. Stir in vanilla extract, then add the dry ingredients.
4. Fold in sugar-free chocolate chips.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden.

3. Sugar-Free Snowball Cookies

These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are buttery and nutty, coated with a sugar-free powdered sweetener.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 ½ cups finely chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ cup sugar-free powdered sweetener
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream the butter and vanilla extract. Add almond flour and nuts, mixing well.
3. Shape the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 10–12 minutes.
5. Let cool slightly, then roll in sugar-free powdered sweetener.

4. Sugar-Free Shortbread Cookies

These buttery cookies are simple yet elegant, ideal for dipping in tea or coffee.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• ¼ cup granulated erythritol
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Mix almond flour and erythritol in a bowl.
3. Cut in the butter using a fork until crumbly. Add vanilla extract and mix to form a dough.
4. Roll out the dough and cut into shapes or form small rounds.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are slightly golden.

5. Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

A simple three-ingredient recipe that’s naturally sugar-free and full of flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup natural peanut butter
• 1 egg
• ½ cup granulated erythritol

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
3. Roll the dough into balls and flatten with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
4. Bake for 10–12 minutes.

These sugar-free Christmas cookie recipes allow everyone to indulge in the holiday spirit while staying mindful of health. Decorate them festively, gift them to loved ones, or simply enjoy them with a cozy cup of tea. Happy baking!