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    Home » Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies Low Carb

    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies Low Carb

    10 December, 2017 by Stacey 22 Comments

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    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies Low Carb-

    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies low carb are such a treat! They are low carb and paleo with a dairy free option.

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    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies- Low Carb & Paleo

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

    The frosting 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.

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    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 tsp ground ginger
    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
    • ½ tsp nutmeg
    • ⅛ tsp sea salt
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • 6 tbsp butter, melted or 6 tbsp organic vegetable shortening (for dairy-free)
    • ½  tsp molasses or sugar-free maple syrup
    • 1 lg egg
    • 2 tbsp water

    Peppermint 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 tbsp heavy cream or coconut milk
    • ⅛ tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ tsp mint extract *optional, omit for a more traditional cookie

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

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    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 & Paleo

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    Peppermint Cream Ginger Cookies- Low Carb & Paleo

    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 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 11 mins
    Total Time 21 mins
    Course dairy free, gluten free, low carb, paleo
    Cuisine cookies, holiday cookies
    Servings 20
    Calories 126 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

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

    Peppermint 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 tbsp heavy cream or coconut milk
    • ⅛ tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ tsp peppermint extract *optional, omit for a more traditional cookie

    • *Optional Garnish: ¼ tsp allspice nutmeg or ½ tbsp 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.

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    Notes

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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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    Comments

    1. Anna

      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

        January 05, 2018 at 8:30 am

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

        Reply
    2. cristina

      December 17, 2017 at 9:47 pm

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

      Reply
      • Stacey

        December 18, 2017 at 7:52 am

        Thank you so much, Cristina

        Reply
    3. ChihYu

      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

        December 18, 2017 at 7:53 am

        Thano you so much, ChihYu 🙂

        Reply
    4. Becky Winkler

      December 17, 2017 at 6:01 pm

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

      Reply
    5. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

      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
    6. Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving

      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
    7. Melissa @Realnutritiousliving

      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

        December 16, 2017 at 9:50 am

        Thank you so much, Melissa 🙂

        Reply
    8. Irena Macri

      December 14, 2017 at 6:40 pm

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

      Reply
      • Stacey

        December 16, 2017 at 9:49 am

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

        Reply
    9. Carrie

      December 14, 2017 at 11:25 am

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

      Reply
      • Stacey

        December 16, 2017 at 9:47 am

        Thank you, Carrie 🙂

        Reply
    10. Renee

      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

        December 13, 2017 at 10:39 am

        Thank you so much Rennee

        Reply
    11. Megan Stevens

      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

        December 13, 2017 at 10:39 am

        Thank you Megan 🙂

        Reply
    12. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

      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

        December 16, 2017 at 9:48 am

        Thank you Emily 🙂

        Reply
    13. Jean

      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

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