Gluten-free Gingersnaps are a deliciously addictive Christmas cookie that’s super easy to make. My healthy version contains a nice dose of anti-inflammatory ginger. That’s because I’m passionate about creating desserts that taste incredible while containing super foods. My recipes are a win-win for everyone!
Easy Low-Carb Gingersnaps Recipe
These low-carb Gingersnaps are the perfect holiday cookie. My children and I have been baking quite a lot of gluten-free Christmas cookies lately. I find this ginger cookie recipe especially easy to make and so do the boys. That’s why I was asked to prepare it live on Colorado’s “Everyday” Show. The program aired on our local Fox News Station.
Gingersnaps
Ingredients
- 2 cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons palm shortening
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup coconut sugar for dipping
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine almond flour, arrowroot, salt, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon
- In a medium bowl combine shortening, honey, and vanilla
- Mix dry ingredients into wet
- Knead dough by hand, until it comes together
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball
- Briefly dip ball into a small bowl of water
- Roll wet ball in coconut sugar to coat
- Place ball on parchment paper lined baking sheet
- Flatten ball with palm of your hand
- Bake at 350°F for 7-8 minutes
- Cool and serve
Forming the Dough
I’ve made this recipe dozens of times and it comes out perfectly for us! If you live in a dry climate and your dough does not easily come together, feel free to add one extra tablespoon of honey which will do the trick. I haven’t ever had to do this, but want to troubleshoot for you just in case!
Healthy Christmas Cookie Recipes
I went on Twitter recently to ask folks a few questions about the holidays. I was having trouble deciding which cookies are appropriate for Christmas. The verdict was that my Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies are indeed a Christmas treat.
Low-Carb Christmas Cookie Recipes
If you’re looking for other low-carb Christmas cookie recipes you’ll love these!
Watch Me Prepare Gingersnaps on Live TV
Here’s the video to show you how to make my Gingersnaps recipe!
Betsy @ Gluten Free Betsy says
Oh I cannot wait to make these! I was just thinking how I can make gingerbread/snaps work for me and this is PERFECT!
Any cookie is good for Christmas! I think it’s mostly about traditions. Whichever cookie your family loves whether it’s chocolate chip, sugar cookies in various shapes, or gingerbread.
Elana says
Thanks Betsy!
Emilia says
These cookies look really delicious and perfect for the festive season to come. They remind me of an old fashion swedish cookie that was around when I grew up!
Daisydoo says
Emilia- they DO taste like Swedish cookies, don’t they! I added some cloves & cardemon as well and it tastes just like the “Pepparkakor” I grew up with:-).
Elana says
Daisydoo, I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these cookies!
Maud says
Sounds very tasty! Since I live in Europe, what is vegan shortening? I think I’ve never heard about it. What can I substitute it with (doesn’t need to be vegan)?
Rosie Slosek says
Try Trex.
Daisydoo says
I have never used vegan shortening, always use coconut oil instead. Seems to work just fine:-)
Rosie Slosek says
Just pointing out that this recipe isn’t vegan. It contains honey. Since honey will keep the dough together, subsituting maple syrup etc probably wouldn’t work, but the traditional gingersnap ingredient of golden syrup probably would. It’s made by Tate & Lyle.
Please ask if you are making this recipe for a vegan. Most won’t eat honey, although a few do.
Elana says
Thanks Rosie!
Rita (Comfortisse Bra) says
My son is celiac and i have to bake gluten free. Looking forward to trying out this recipe it sounds so yummy.
Elana says
Thanks Rita!
Karen says
Any chance of a molassas ginger cookie? Such memories of those. These will do till then. Maybe I’ll try putting some molassas in and reducing the other sweetner….. They look so good!
Elana says
Karen, I will add that to my list of requests :-)
Meagan says
Intruiging! I may try this and see if it works..
Elana says
Thanks Meagan!
Carrie says
I just made these tonight and they are delicious! My husband and two boys loved them. :) Thanks for such a great recipe.
Elana says
Carrie, thanks for letting me know these are delicious!
aseafish says
These look like a delightful holiday cookie. Thanks for sharing.
pamela
Erika K @ Best Food Processor Info says
I have kind of strayed away from using specialty flours – mostly because I was scared of them! Well, now I am starting to see some pretty good reasons to get some, especially blanched almond flour. Wow – they look so crispy and delicious. Thanks for reminding me to step out of my comfort zone a little more often ;)
Erika