Fireplace Treat Ginger Spice Cookies (Print Version)
Warm ginger cookies featuring almond flour, cozy spices, and a soft, tender texture ideal for low-carb diets.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups almond flour
02 - 1/4 cup coconut flour
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 2/3 cup powdered erythritol or other keto sweetener
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
14 - extra erythritol for dusting
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly blended.
03 - Beat softened butter and erythritol in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to incorporate.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
05 - Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheet with spacing. Flatten gently with fingers or spoon back.
06 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are just barely firm.
07 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Dust with extra erythritol if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They deliver all the cozy ginger spice vibes without derailing your low carb lifestyle
- The texture strikes that perfect balance between crispy edges and soft centers that makes reaching for seconds inevitable
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- Over measuring flours is the fastest way to end up with dry crumbly cookies so fluff the flour before scooping
- The cookies continue cooking on the hot baking sheet so removing them when centers seem slightly underdone is actually correct
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients make all the difference in achieving that perfect texture so plan accordingly
- Letting the dough rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent excessive spreading and intensifies the ginger flavor