• Recipes
  • Recipe Videos
  • Keto Beginner
  • My Books
  • Skin Care
  • Blog & Video Tips
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Keto Recipes
  • Keto Beginner
  • DIY Skin Care
  • Cookbooks
  • Subscribe
  • Blog and Video Tips
  • My Recipe Videos
  • Follow

    FacebookPinterestInstagramYouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Keto Recipes
    • Keto Beginner
    • DIY Skin Care
    • Cookbooks
    • Subscribe
    • Blog and Video Tips
    • My Recipe Videos
  • Follow

    FacebookPinterestInstagramYouTube
  • ×

    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies Low Carb

    Please Share
    340FacebookX709Pinterest
    1k
    SHARES
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    Pinterest Hidden Image

    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies Low Carb-

    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies low carb is such a treat! They are low-carb and paleo with a dairy-free option. Soft low carb ginger cookies with a cream cheese frosting you can add vanilla extract or peppermint extract to.

    This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, your cost will stay the same, but Beauty and the Foodie may receive remuneration or a small commission. Disclosure & Privacy Policy

    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies- Low Carb & PaleoPin

    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies are low carb and paleo with a dairy-free option. Tasty soft ginger spice cookies with a plain or peppermint cream frosting.

    The frosting is made with cream cheese or organically sustainable vegetable shortening.

    These smell heavenly when baking with the ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg filling the air with spice.

    They are inspired by my older iced ginger cookie recipe from 4 years ago but made with a few different ingredients and a minty cream frosting.

    Perfect for the holidays but can be made any time of year for a healthy treat.

    Watch The Recipe Video Below: Press Arrow to Watch:

    Peppermint Cream Frosted Ginger Cookies

    Ingredients:

    • 2 cups blanched almond flour
    • ⅔ cup sweetener of choice: Swerve for low carb or coconut sugar for paleo
    • 2 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ tsp nutmeg
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • 6 tablespoon butter, melted or 6 tablespoon organic vegetable shortening (for dairy-free)
    • ½  teaspoon molasses or sugar-free maple syrup
    • 1 lg egg
    • 2 tablespoon water

    Cream Frosting Ingredients:  

    • 4 ounces cream cheese, or ½ cup organic vegetable shortening (for dairy-free or paleo)
    • ¼ cup powdered sweetener of choice: Swerve confectioners for low carb, or coconut sugar (finely ground in magic bullet type blender) for paleo.
    • 2 tablespoon heavy cream or coconut milk
    • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon mint extract *optional, omit for a more traditional cookie

    *Optional Garnish: ¼ teaspoon allspice, nutmeg or  ½ tablespoon crushed sugar-free peppermints.

    Recommended Products:

    Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 350 F (177 C), and line 2 baking sheets or one XL baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. In a large mixing bowl combine: almond flour, sweetener of choice, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, and baking soda. Stir until combined. Set aside.
    3. In a medium size mixing bowl combine:  melted butter or shortening, molasses, and egg. Mix until combined.
    4. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture. Stir until combined.
    5. Add water to the mixture and stir again until dough forms. Use a cookie scoop to tablespoon size scoops onto a baking sheet.
    6. Using the back of a spoon or the palm of your hand, press cookies gently to flatten a little.
    7. Bake at 350 F (177 C) for 11 to 15 minutes, or until outer edges  under cookies are just browning. Remove from oven and cool before transferring to a wire rack or plate.
    8. a stand mixer or hand mixer with bowl, combine all the frosting ingredients and mix until creamy.
    9. Frost cookies and sprinkle with optional nutmeg or allspice.

    Nutritional Data for Low Carb Version( using Swerve sweetener): Yield: 20 cookies, Serving size: 1 cookie, Amount per serving, Cal: 126, Carbs: 3 g,  Net Carbs: 2 g, Fiber: 1 g,  Protein: 3 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 5 g, Sugars: 1 g.

    *All nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*

    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies Low Carb & PaleoPin

    Printable Recipe Card Below:

    📖 Printable Recipe Card

    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies- Low Carb & PaleoPin

    Peppermint Cream Frosted Ginger Cookies

    Stacey
    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies are low carb, paleo, and gluten free with a dairy free option. Soft spiced ginger cookie with a mint cream frosting.
    5 from 11 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 11 minutes mins
    Total Time 21 minutes mins
    Course dairy free, gluten free, low carb, paleo
    Cuisine cookies, holiday cookies
    Servings 20
    Calories 126 kcal
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups blanched almond flour
    • ⅔ cup sweetener of choice: Swerve for low carb or coconut sugar for paleo
    • 2 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 6 tablespoon butter melted or 6 tablespoon organic vegetable shortening (for dairy free)
    • ½ teaspoon molasses or sugar free maple syrup
    • 1 lg egg
    • 2 tablespoon water

    Cream Frosting:

    • 4 ounces cream cheese or ½ cup organic vegetable shortening (for dairy free or paleo)
    • ¼ cup powdered sweetener of choice: Swerve confectioners for low carb or coconut sugar (finely ground in magic bullet type blender) for paleo.
    • 2 tablespoon heavy cream or coconut milk
    • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract *optional, omit for a more traditional cookie

    • *Optional Garnish: ¼ teaspoon allspice nutmeg or ½ tablespoon crushed sugar free peppermints

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 F (177 C), and line 2 baking sheets or one xl baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large mixing bowl combine: almond flour, sweetener of choice, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, and baking soda. Stir until combined. Set aside.
    • In a medium size mixing bowl combine: melted butter or shortening, molasses, and egg. Mix until combined.
    • Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture. Stir until combined.
    • Add water to the mixture and stir again until dough forms. Use a cookie scoop to tablespoon size scoops onto a baking sheet.
    • Using the back of a spoon or the palm of your hand, press cookies gently to flatten a little.
    • Bake at 350 F (177 C) for 11 to 15 minutes, or until outer edges under cookies are just browning. Remove from oven and cool before transferring to a wire rack or plate.
    • a stand mixer or hand mixer with bowl, combine all the frosting ingredients and mix until creamy.
    • Frost cookies and sprinkle with optional nutmeg or allspice.

    Video

    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Notes

    *All nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used* Yield: 20 cookies, Serving Size: 1 cookie. Amount per serving:

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
    Keyword keto ginger cookies
    Tried this recipe?Mention @gfbeautyandthefoodie or tag #gfbeautyandthefoodie

    Recipes You May Also Enjoy:

    Pin
    Chocolate Pumpkin Gingerbread Tarts- Paleo, Low Carb & Gluten FreePin
    Slow Cooker Sesame Ginger Chicken, paleo, gluten free and low carbPin

    PIN IT HERE

    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies Low Carb & PaleoPin
    « Oven Fried Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
    Bacon Cheese Walnut Crusted Steak »

    Comments

      5 from 11 votes (1 rating without comment)

      Leave a comment, share a tip, or ask a question. Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Jeannine says

      December 20, 2021 at 6:22 am

      5 stars
      I made this (without peppermint) and it was delicious, but they were very soft, cake like, which made them fall apart easy with the frosting. Is there something I did wrong or something I should change so they are a little firmer and can hold the frosting better?

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        December 21, 2021 at 10:37 am

        Thank you, Jannine, for trying the recipe & for your kind words. If they are too soft then perhaps they needed just a little more baking time, as all oven vary a little.

        Reply
    2. Anna says

      January 04, 2018 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      Hello! I'm always hesitant when trying out new low carb recipes, but these cookies were amazing. I only changed the amount of spices and didn't add peppermint to the frosting. I used 2 tablespoons of ginger, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon of cloves. The texture was perfectly soft! I couldn't believe it. My parents who are not low carb ate the rest of them, so I'm going to make another batch tonight. 🙂

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        January 05, 2018 at 8:30 am

        Thank you so much, Anna. I really like the spices you used in the frosting! 🙂

        Reply
    3. cristina says

      December 17, 2017 at 9:47 pm

      5 stars
      Wowza!!! Best flavor combo ever! Yummmooo! Dying over that peppermint in there!!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        December 18, 2017 at 7:52 am

        Thank you so much, Cristina

        Reply
    4. ChihYu says

      December 17, 2017 at 8:25 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies look so festive and prefect for the holiday season. Hmm...I want it with a cup of hot coffee !

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        December 18, 2017 at 7:53 am

        Thano you so much, ChihYu 🙂

        Reply
    5. Becky Winkler says

      December 17, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      I definitely need some of this peppermint cream frosting in my life!

      Reply
    6. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

      December 16, 2017 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Molasses cookies are my favorite holiday cookie, but I've never tried them with frosting before, so that's going to be a fun new addition!

      Reply
    7. Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says

      December 15, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      Lady, I love Ginger Cookies and I AM SO Excited that I can have them for the holidays! These low carb cookies look amazing!

      Reply
    8. Melissa @Realnutritiousliving says

      December 15, 2017 at 8:45 am

      These look great Stacey! i can't wait to try them and they're just in time for hte holidays!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        December 16, 2017 at 9:50 am

        Thank you so much, Melissa 🙂

        Reply
    9. Irena Macri says

      December 14, 2017 at 6:40 pm

      I can nearly smell these! They look amazing. Happy holidays to you!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        December 16, 2017 at 9:49 am

        Thank you, Irena! A very happy holidays to you & your family 🙂

        Reply
    10. Carrie says

      December 14, 2017 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      Peppermint and ginger sound like a delicious combo! Need these!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        December 16, 2017 at 9:47 am

        Thank you, Carrie 🙂

        Reply
    11. Renee says

      December 12, 2017 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      My mouth is watering at the idea of the peppermint cream frosting! Such delicious ingredients! What a fun holiday treat to try!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        December 13, 2017 at 10:39 am

        Thank you so much Rennee

        Reply
    12. Megan Stevens says

      December 12, 2017 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      These look like the ultimate Christmas cookies, such a fun combination of flavors! Love that peppermint cream on top!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        December 13, 2017 at 10:39 am

        Thank you Megan 🙂

        Reply
    13. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

      December 11, 2017 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      Peppermint cream frosting + ginger cookies?!!! Wow! These sound amazing! I love frosted cookies and these flavors together sound so good. So festive!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        December 16, 2017 at 9:48 am

        Thank you Emily 🙂

        Reply
    14. Jean says

      December 11, 2017 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      All my favorite flavors in one cookie! Saving this one to make with family over the holidays.

      Reply
    bio headshot-2

    Footer

    ↑ Back To Top

    As Seen In


    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.


    beautyandthefoodie.com Copyright ©2025

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.