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!
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angela says
I made these yesterday, and they are gone today. My whole family loved them–they are the only ginger cookies my husband has ever liked. I used the cheaper Trader Joe’s almond meal because it was what I had on hand, and they came out great! Thank you. :)
Elana says
Angela, I’m so happy to hear your whole family loved these cookies :-)
Jackie says
Made these today and they are delicious! Used organic butter (ended up melting it all to incorporated the honey/vanilla) and rolled in unrefined sugar. I also added a little bit of allspice to add to the depth. Definately a keeper!
Elana says
Jackie, I’m so happy to hear these cookies are delicious :-)
Trish says
I have a quick question. For the directions you state to pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Should I be melting the vegan shortening before mixing with the vanilla and honey?
Elana says
Trish, no need to do that :-)
Linda Pecone says
These are amazing. They remind me of the cookies we used to get in Nurnberg Germany when I was a little girl.
Elana says
Linda, thanks for letting me know these cookies are amazing :-)
Apryl says
Now I’m hungry! Lol. Must make cookies…..
Elana says
Apryl, agreed! Must make cookies :-)
Rebekah says
Just made these cookies this afternnon, and my three kids all loved them! I substituted butter in place of the shortening. They had to bake a couple of minutes longer, but were absolutely delicious! Will be making another batch very soon! Thanks Elana for another great recipe!
Elana says
Rebekah, I’m so happy to hear your kids loved these cookies :-)
Cookin' Canuck says
Elana, these sound wonderful and are such an appropriate treat for the holidays. From your post and the rave reviews of your readers, I know I will have to make these.
Elana says
Thanks Cookin’ Canuck!
Liz Gilson Aaron says
I just want to say that I’ve been using and recommending your wonderful blog and recipes for some time now. We have a lot of gluten free patients in our Health Center in Hillsborough and are running workshops for them too. Your recipes inspired us to host the First International Gluten-Free Cookie Exchange which will be on December 19th. Details at http://www.youhealit.com/events
Elana says
Thanks Liz!
Lavina says
I made these yesterday and they were delicious!!! You cannot tell that they are gluten free! Thanks for the recipe Elana.
Elana says
Lavina, you’re welcome! Thanks for letting me know these are so delicious you can’t tell they’re gluten-free :-)
brite says
I made these today, and couldn’t be more pleased!! Thanks!
Elana says
Brite, I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these cookies :-)