Holiday Glow Cranberry Cookies (Print Version)
Festive low-carb cookies with bright cranberry swirls, perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime sweetness.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 cups almond flour (approximately 192 grams)
02 - 1/3 cup coconut flour (approximately 35 grams)
03 - 1/2 cup powdered erythritol (approximately 60 grams)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 grams)
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Zest of 1 orange (optional)
→ Cranberry Swirl
10 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (approximately 100 grams)
11 - 3 tablespoons powdered erythritol (approximately 36 grams)
12 - 1 tablespoon water (15 milliliters)
13 - 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine cranberries, erythritol, water, and orange zest in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Mash lightly and set aside to cool.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, powdered erythritol, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly mixed.
04 - Add softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, and optional orange zest to dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms.
05 - Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll each between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle approximately 6 millimeters (1/4 inch) thick.
06 - Spread half of the cooled cranberry mixture over each dough rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
07 - Carefully roll each rectangle jelly-roll style, then place in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
08 - Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into cookies approximately 1.3 centimeters (1/2 inch) thick. Arrange cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
09 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They look like you spent hours in the kitchen, but the whole process takes less time than most holiday movie specials.
- The tart cranberry cuts through the richness in a way that keeps you reaching for just one more.
- Nobody at the party will guess theyre keto unless you tell them.
02 -
- The dough will feel softer than regular cookie dough. Don't panic and add more flour or they'll turn dry and crumbly.
- Cooling the cranberry mixture completely is not optional. Warm filling melts the butter in the dough and turns your pretty swirls into a sticky mess.
03 -
- Use a sharp knife to slice the rolls and wipe the blade between cuts so the swirls stay clean.
- If the dough cracks when you roll it, let it sit at room temperature for five minutes to soften.