Low Carb Cookies: This Christmas, no one has to do without the typical delicacies because the low carb is also possible with cookies! The Christmas season hits those who feel safe from all temptations particularly hard. You will be seduced from all sides with chocolate or the smell of cookies. Common! Especially those who pay special attention to the nutritional plan to get rid of pesky pounds or to fuel the muscles even better usually relentlessly forego the sinful delicacies from the Christmas bakery. That’s enough of that!
Yes, you read that right! The renunciation has an end. The low-carb expert Jasmin Mengele has specialised in sugar-free and low-carbohydrate nutrition. Here we present three recipes from her for particularly delicious – and light – Christmas cookies that will make the hearts of all those with a secret sweet tooth beat faster.
What Is The Difference Between Traditional And Low Carb Cookies?
Quite simply: In low-carb cookie recipes, conventional sugar is usually not used. The de-oiled nut flour contains fewer carbohydrates than regular flour made from grain.
Another Plus Point: These cookies are also suitable for people with gluten intolerance.
Very delicate vanilla croissants, spicy gingerbread, and exotic coconut macaroons: Here are 3 creative recipes for low-carb friends!
Low-Carb Cookies: Recipe For Delicate Vanilla Crescents
You need (for approx. 60 croissants / 2 trays):
- 250 g almond flour, de-oiled
- 200 g butter
- 125 g ground almonds
- 3 egg yolks
- 150 g xylitol
- 1 vanilla pod
- 1 pinch of baking powder
- 50 g powder xylitol or SukrinMelis, for sprinkling
And This Is How It Works:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix with the mixer to form a smooth dough.
Cut off small portions of dough with a teaspoon and form the vanilla crescents. Shape into a ball and then into a roll between the palms of the hands. Then bend the sheet with your fingers into the shape of a crescent moon—Bake for 10 minutes at 180 degrees top and bottom heat.
In the meantime, grind the xylitol in a blender until the grain size corresponds to powdered sugar or use SukrinMelis. Let the croissants cool down a bit, turn them in powder xylitol, and put them in a can.
Low-Carb Cookies: Recipe For Spicy Gingerbread
You need (for about 20 pieces):
- 600 g ground hazelnuts
- 6 eggs size L
- 500 g xylitol
- 200 g of chopped almonds
- 1 packet of gingerbread spice
- 5 g cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder or deer horn salt
For the glaze
- 50 g butter
- 300 g of 85% chocolate
And This Is How It Works:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees top and bottom heat. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Put all ingredients in a bowl and stir with the mixer.
Take a dime-sized amount of the dough and shape it into a ball between your hands. Place the ball on the baking paper and press it flat—Bake gingerbread for 20 minutes at 180 degrees top and bottom heat. Let cool down a little before glazing. Heat the chocolate with butter for the glaze and brush the gingerbread with it.
Low-Carb Cookies: Recipe For Fluffy Coconut Macaroons
You need (for about 40 macaroons):
- 100 g Zucker (erythritol, xylitol, or another sweetener)
- 3 egg whites of eggs (size M)
- 250 grams of desiccated coconut
And This Is How It Works:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Beat egg whites into egg whites. While stirring, gradually pour the Zucker into the egg whites until it dissolves. Fold in desiccated coconut. Let stand for five minutes so that the desiccated coconut softens and binds a little.
With a teaspoon and, if necessary, a little help from your fingers, place tiny heaps on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Bake at 180 degrees for 10 minutes until the tops are lightly brown.
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