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    Home / Recipes / Keto Gingerbread Cookies (Soft and Chewy)

    Keto Gingerbread Cookies (Soft and Chewy)

    December 6, 2021 by Keto Cooking Christian 4 Comments

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    The holidays just wouldn't be complete without the decadent aroma of these sweet homemade Keto gingerbread cookies filling up your kitchen.

    stack of gingerbread cookies with bite taken out of the top cookie

    Is there anything better than a hot cup of coffee and the warm flavors of ginger and cinnamon found in homemade gingerbread cookies? I just can't imagine.

    These cookies are a Keto version of gingerbread men cookies that are always a favorite when December rolls around.

    gingerbread cookie held up by silver spatula

    Even though you may think of Christmas when you see gingerbread, they're the perfect little Keto confections to enjoy all throughout the year. They are super easy to make and they freeze really well.

    Make a double batch to keep on hand for when you need a last minute Keto dessert.

    gingerbread cookies piled up on white plate

    Once you have tried these cookies and just how sweet and chewy they are, you're sure to have a new recipe to add to your cookie baking family tradition year after year.

    What Ingredients are in Gingerbread Cookies?

    • Super fine almond flour
    • Oat fiber
    • Butter
    • Allulose
    • Brown monk fruit/allulose
    • Egg
    • Beef gelatin powder
    • Ground ginger
    • Ground cinnamon
    • Vanilla extract
    • Blackstrap molasses (see notes)
    • Ground nutmeg
    • Ground cloves
    • Xanthan gum
    • Baking soda
    • Pinch of salt

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Low Carb Gingerbread Cookies

    Preheat oven to 325°F.

    gingerbread cookies dry ingredients in glass bowl

    Add the almond flour, oat fiber, gelatin, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, xanthan gum and salt in a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

    wet gingerbread cookies ingredients in glass bowl

    In another bowl, cream together the butter and sweeteners using a hand mixer until well combined. Add in the egg, molasses and vanilla extract and continue mixing.

    wet and dry gingerbread cookies ingredients in glass bowl unmixed

    Add in the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.

    gingerbread cookies dough in cookie scooper

    These Christmas cookies do not require a cookie cutter so using a cookie scoop, form the dough into round balls and place them on 2 baking sheets on top of one another, lined with parchment paper.

    gingerbread cookie dough balls on 2 baking sheets

    Flatten the cookies out slightly with your hand. If you flatten them too much, they will spread more and be really flat. So if you like a thicker cookies, like I made, only flatten though out slightly.

    gingerbread cookies on cooling rack

    Bake for 14-16 minutes, then allow them to cool on a cooling rack.

    gingerbread cookie held up by silver spatula

    Note: The molasses is optional, so if you totally sugar free cookies you can certainly omit it. I used 1 teaspoon for this entire recipe and it was the perfect amount. It gives incredible flavor that you really can't get from anything else and only adds about 2 net carbs per serving.

    Tips for the Best Keto Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

    • Can I use coconut flour? You'll probably see a lot of gluten free cookies that call for coconut flour. And while it is certainly okay to do so, I find that the combination of almond flour and oat fiber give these cookies the perfect texture.
    • Why did my cookies break apart? With the absence of gluten, found in regular flour, baked goods using almond flour are a little more delicate.
    • How to prevent the bottoms from browning too much: This is a tip I have been using for years for baking perfectly perfectly browned cookies. I use 2 baking sheets together. This prevent the bottoms of the cookies from overcooking.
    • What's the best way to freeze gingerbread cookies? This really easy to to! Just wrap them well individually or in batches with 3-4 cookie with plastic wrap. Place the wrapped cookies in a zip lock freezer bag before placing in the freezer. They should keep for up to a couple months.
    • What do I do if I overbake them? It's so easy to get distracted when baking. We've all been there. If this happens to you cookies, all is not lost. Crumbled them up and top this Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse with them. They make an excellent topping.
    • Make them into cookie sandwiches: We all crave an extra decadent dessert sometimes. Sandwich cookies made with gingerbread cookies and this amazing Keto Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting, is sure to cure any sweet tooth.
    stack of gingerbread cookies with bite taken out of the top cookie

    Can you eat Gingerbread on Keto?

    Traditional gingerbread cookies, use very non-Keto ingredients like flour and sugar. But these tasty little holiday cookies get a Keto make over with sugar substitutes and almond flour. With just a couple adjustments you can enjoy low carb gingerbread guilt free.

    Should Gingerbread Cookies be Hard or Soft?

    This all comes down to personal preference. Personally, I like these gingerbread cookies soft baked and chewy.

    closeup of gingerbread cookie with bite taken out

    Should Gingerbread Cookies be Crunchy?

    If you want to make these crunchy instead of chewy, it will take a few changes to the recipe. You'll have to replace the brown sweetener to Swerve brown and the allulose to Swerve confectioners, erythritol or monk fruit. Also omit the xanthan gum and gelatin, these ingredients along with the allulose, are what makes these cookies soft and chewy.

    Is a Keto Friendly Brown Sugar Better for Gingerbread Cookies?

    Gingerbread gets it signature rich flavor from using brown sugar. This brown monk fruit/allulose is a great brown sugar substitute. Without a brown sugar type product, the cookies will lack having the depth of flavor you expect with gingerbread.

    How do you Keep Gingerbread from Getting Hard?

    If you store these gluten free gingerbread cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, they will remain nice and soft. Storing them in the fridge will firm them up, so I don't recommend it.

    gingerbread cookies stacked up on white plate with more cookies in background

    More Keto Cookies

    • Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Cranberry Walnut Bars
    • Coconut Meringue Cookies
    • Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
    • White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
    • Lemon Bars
    • Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies
    • Snickerdoodle Cookies
    • Mocha Meringue Cookies
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    Keto Gingerbread Cookies

    The holidays just wouldn't be complete without the decadent aroma of these sweet homemade Keto gingerbread cookies filling up your kitchen.
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    Prep Time 8 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 23 mins
    Author: Julianne
    Course: Dessert
    Calories: 164
    Servings: 12

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 ½ cups super fine almond flour
    • 3 tablespoons oat fiber
    • ½ cup butter, room temperature
    • ⅓ cup Allulose
    • ⅓ cup monk fruit/allulose brown
    • 1 whole egg
    • 1 tablespoon beef gelatin powder
    • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1-2 teaspoons blackstrap molasses, (see notes)
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • Pinch of salt

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Preheat oven to 325°F.
    • Add the almond flour, oat fiber, gelatin, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, xanthan gum and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
    • In another bowl, cream together the butter and sweeteners using a hand mixer until well combined. Add in the egg, molasses and vanilla extract and continue mixing.
    • Add in the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
    • Using a cookie scoop, form the dough into round balls and place them on 2 baking sheets on top of one another, lined with parchment paper. I use 2 baking sheets together to prevent the bottoms of the cookies from overcooking.
    • Flatten the cookies out slightly with your hand. If you flatten them too much, they will spread more and be really flat. So if you like a thicker cookies, like I made, only flatten though out slightly.
    • Bake for 14-16 minutes, then allow them to cool on a cooling rack.

    RECIPE NOTES

    Makes 24 cookies, serving size 2 cookies.
    The molasses is optional, so if you don't want to use it, you can certainly omit it. I used 1 teaspoon and it was the perfect amount. It gives a flavor that you really can't get from anything else.
    If you want to make these crunchy instead of chewy, it will take a few changes to the recipe. You'll have to replace the brown sweetener to Brown Swerve and the allulose to Swerve confectioners, erythritol or monk fruit. Also omit the xanthan gum and gelatin, these ingredients along with the allulose, are what makes these cookies soft and chewy.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Gingerbread Cookies
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 164 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Carbohydrates 10g3%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 4g8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve, Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.

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    Comments

    1. Mimi A

      March 08, 2022 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! These were delicious! I eliminated the gelatin and xantham and changed the sweeteners but didn't press down too much. Soft chewy cookies!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        March 10, 2022 at 12:33 pm

        I love a chewy cookie! So glad you enjoyed them.

        Reply
    2. Sara M.

      December 07, 2021 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      These were amazing! I love a chewy gingerbread cookie!!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 07, 2021 at 6:27 pm

        That's great to hear, thank you!

        Reply

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