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Simple But Scrumptious Paleo Gingerbread Cookies

Starting out on a new diet plan? When you’re being uber strict with yourself, you still deserve to have the odd treat. That’s where lip-smackingly good Paleo desserts come into play. These options allow you to get the delectable flavors you want without breaking the rules of your diet. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at a great recipe for Paleo gingerbread cookies.

What Are Paleo Gingerbread Cookies?

Paleo gingerbread cookie dough being made into in Christmas shapes with cookie cutters
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Looking for something delicious and quick to make? Paleo gingerbread cookies are the snack of your dreams. These are exactly what they say on the tin. Sweet and tasty gingerbread cookies that align with the Paleo guidelines. Don’t worry if you don’t have any prior baking expertise. Much like our simple but scrumptious Paleo pancakes, anybody out there should be able to master this recipe in no time at all.

Why is it Worth Making Them?

When you’re following the Paleo diet, finding the sweet treats that you crave can be rather tough. Since you can’t have processed food according to the Paleo diet, you’re going to need to make some desserts for yourself.

There are loads of options out there from addictive Paleo pancakes to delicious cakes. However, the following Paleo gingerbread cookies recipe is strikingly simple and takes around 20 minutes to complete. When you’re short on time or just busy, it should be your “go-to” recipe.

Tasty and Easy Paleo Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Homemade easy and tasty gingerbread cookies in the shape of different animals on a plate
With a total prep and baking time of just 25 minutes, it’s hard to beat these Paleo gingerbread cookies.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Make time: 10 mins | Serves: 10
Calories per serve: 135 kcal | Equipment: Baking tray, lining paper, two large bowls, two spoons, whisk, and pan

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup crunchy cashew nut butter
  • ⅓ cup almond flour
  • ⅓ cup coconut flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 50g chopped fresh ginger
  • 50g chopped cranberries
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line your baking tray with the paper.
  2. Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk. Set aside.
  3. Heat the cashew nut butter in a large pan until it’s in liquid form.
  4. Pour the nut butter into the egg mixture. Next, you should add the coconut oil and vanilla extract and stir the mixture well.
  5. Put the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt in a separate bowl and mix.
  6. Combine the two mixtures and then add the chopped ginger and cranberries. Fold them into the mixture.
  7. Separate the mixture into 10 portions and roll them into balls. Place them on the baking tray and use a spoon to flatten them into cookie shapes.
  8. Put the tray into the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Leave to cool before serving.

2 Handy Tips to Keep in Mind

Paleo gingerbread cookies and a cup of tea

Now that you’ve got the Paleo gingerbread cookies recipe, you might want to learn some tips to help you perfect it. Sure, this recipe is easier than making more precise desserts, such as professional-looking Paleo cheesecakes, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t need a helping hand. Here are some tips that will ensure you’re a pro in an instant.

  1. Mix the batter well
    When you’re dealing with almond flour and coconut flour, the consistency of the batter tends to be rather thick. You need to be extra vigorous when mixing the batter. Whisk it as hard as you can.
  2. Spice things up
    The rich flavors in these cookies come from the spices and roots–cinnamon and ginger. If you want a stronger taste, add a little extra of these two things to the mix.
Simple but Scrumptious Paleo Gingerbread Cookies

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