Description
Sweet Christmas magic happens when diabetic-friendly cookies meet festive cheer, bringing guilt-free holiday indulgence to delightful Mexican wedding cookies. Delicate almond-kissed treats offer low-sugar satisfaction that supports wellness while celebrating seasonal joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (453 grams)
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup powdered erythritol (or other sugar-free sweetener)
- ½ cup additional powdered erythritol (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by setting the oven temperature to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a fluffy base by thoroughly blending butter and powdered erythritol until the mixture achieves a light, airy texture.
- Enhance the flavor profile by incorporating vanilla and almond extracts, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Develop the cookie dough by gently folding in almond flour, salt, and chopped nuts, carefully combining until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Shape the cookies by delicately rolling the dough into uniform 1-inch spheres, placing them with precision on the prepared baking sheet.
- Transform the raw dough into golden delicacies by baking for 12-15 minutes, watching for a subtle golden hue on the cookie bottoms and a set texture.
- Allow initial cooling for 5 minutes directly on the baking sheet to help the cookies stabilize and firm up.
- Create a festive winter aesthetic by gently coating the warm cookies in powdered erythritol, mimicking a light dusting of snow.
- Complete the finishing touch by allowing the cookies to cool completely, then applying a second generous coating of powdered erythritol for maximum visual appeal.
- Preserve the cookies’ freshness by storing in an airtight container, maintaining their delightful texture for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Pick low-glycemic sweeteners like erythritol to maintain blood sugar control for diabetic-friendly baking.
- Swap traditional flour with almond flour to reduce carbohydrate content and add nutritional value.
- Use quality vanilla and almond extracts to enhance flavor without adding extra sugar or calories.
- Chop nuts finely to distribute evenly throughout the dough, ensuring consistent texture and taste in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg