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Low Sugar Christmas Cookies Recipe

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These Low Sugar Christmas Cookies are a healthier festive treat made with natural sweeteners like applesauce and dates, infused with warming spices. Perfectly soft and flavorful, they are easy to prepare and make for a delightful holiday snack without the guilt of added sugars.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 265 grams applesauce or apple purée (1 cup)
  • 15 grams chia seeds (1 Tablespoon)
  • 40 grams dates (6 dates)
  • ¼ cup boiling water
  • 60 grams melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 250 grams plain flour (2 cups, can use gluten-free)
  • 100 grams ground almonds (1 cup)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chia Mixture: Add the chia seeds to the applesauce and let them sit for about 20 minutes until they begin to gel, ensuring the chia seeds are fully covered by the apple purée.
  2. Soak Dates: Place the dates in a small bowl and soak them in boiling water to soften while preparing the other ingredients.
  3. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 160 degrees Celsius (320 F) if using a fan-forced oven; adjust to 180 degrees Celsius (360 F) for a conventional oven.
  4. Process Wet Ingredients: Drain the dates and add them along with the melted butter and vanilla to a food processor. Blitz until a smooth paste forms combined with the chia-applesauce mixture.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Use a fork or whisk to blend these ingredients evenly and lighten the mixture.
  6. Combine and Knead Dough: Add the wet paste from the food processor to the dry ingredients and mix using a wooden spoon to bring the dough together. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.
  7. Roll Out and Cut Shapes: Roll the dough out to about 5 mm thickness and use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes.
  8. Prepare for Baking: Place the cut cookies onto a baking paper-lined baking tray spaced apart.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven at 160 degrees Celsius (320 F) fan-forced (or 180 degrees Celsius / 360 F non-fan) for 15-25 minutes until they turn golden brown. Keep an eye on baking time especially if using smaller cutters to avoid overbaking.

Notes

  • Using gluten-free flour makes these cookies gluten-free.
  • The baking time varies depending on the size of the cookie cutters used, so monitor closely.
  • Chia seeds act as a binding agent and help reduce sugar content.
  • You can substitute melted butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Keywords: Low sugar cookies, Christmas cookies, healthy holiday treats, apple sauce cookies, gluten-free option, natural sweeteners, festive baking

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