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Healthy Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups of cassava flour (can substitute for oat flour for a non-paleo option.. my go-to for gluten-free baking)
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour for extra softness
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar healthier sweetness!
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup I love using organic brands
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted (for rich flavor)
  • 1 large egg pasture-raised eggs for extra nutrients
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger the hero spice of this recipe
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract high-quality vanilla is a must!
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • A pinch of sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This keeps your cookies from sticking and helps them bake evenly.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cassava flour, coconut flour, coconut sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and sea salt.
  • Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, then stir in the coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Slowly mix the wet ingredients into the dry until you have a smooth dough. If it’s too sticky, you can add a little more cassava flour, but you want the dough to stay soft and pliable.
  • Roll out the dough: Dust a flat surface with cassava flour and roll out your dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use your favorite Christmas cookie cutters to cut out shapes! This is my favorite part—cute little gingerbread men, stars, and snowflakes are so festive.
  • Bake the cookies: Place your cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown. Keep an eye on them—they bake fast!
  • Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Or, if you’re like me, you’ll sneak a warm cookie straight from the pan!