Popular Holiday Cookie Recipes

Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you are always on the hunt for that perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe, you are in luck. Our diabetic-friendly recipe may be lower in fat, but it is loaded with chocolatey, caramelized flavors that shine.

Time: 60 minutes


Recipe yields 35 servings




Ingredients


1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tsp granulated sugar

3 Tbsp water

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup flaxseed meal

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

6 oz mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions


Step 1


Preheat oven to 375°.

Step 2


In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add water and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients with a spoon.

Step 3


Place bowl in freezer for about 30 minutes.

Step 4


Lightly coat baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Drop cookie batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets.

Step 5


Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven. Let stand for two minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition facts


Serving Size: 1 cookie


Per serving: Calories:78, Total Fat:4g, Sat Fat:2g, Cholesterol:7mg, Sodium:72mg, Total Carb:11g, Fibers:0g, Proteins:1g

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Peanut Butter Cookie

Classic peanut butter cookies get a heart-healthy update in this wholesome recipe. Ten easy ingredients make these deliciously chewy favorites moist and delicious.

Time: 45 minutes


Recipe yields 30 servings

Ingredients

Recipe yields 30 servings

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup creamy natural peanut butter

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 egg

1 egg white

2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions


Step 1


In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, salt and baking soda.

Step 2


In another bowl, combine brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, egg, egg white and vanilla.

Step 3


Add peanut butter mixture to flour mixture and stir to combine well. Refrigerate batter for 30 minutes, covered with plastic wrap.

Step 4


Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 5


Drop teaspoonfuls of batter on baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Flatten with a fork to make a crisscross pattern. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until edges are slightly browned.

Step 6


Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition facts


Serving Size: 1 cookie


Per serving: Calories:90, Total Fat:6g, Sat Fat:2g, Cholesterol:13mg, Sodium:58mg, Total Carb:7g, Fibers:1g, Proteins:3g

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Sugar Cookie-Snickerdoodle

A classic cookie turned gluten-free treat, our almond flour-based snickerdoodles are just the thing for a sweet tooth. Brown sugar and warming spices are infused in each bite of this simple but scrumptious cookie recipe.

Time:45 minutes


Recipe yields 24 servings

Ingredients


1/4 cup coconut oil

1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour

1 tsp coconut flour

1 egg

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground cardamom

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 Tbsp sugar

Directions


Step 1


Melt coconut oil on low power in the microwave or in saucepan on low heat. In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, egg, brown sugar, coconut oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon, the cardamom, nutmeg and salt. Stir well to combine. Add baking soda and stir well.

Step 2


Chill dough, covered with plastic wrap, in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3


Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 4


On a small plate, combine sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator and roll tablespoonfuls into 1-inch balls. Roll cookie dough balls in cinnamon and sugar mixture to coat completely and place on baking sheet. Do not flatten.

Step 5


Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition facts


Serving Size: 1 cookie


Per serving: Calories:68, Total Fat:5g, Sat Fat:1g, Cholesterol:8mg, Sodium:31mg, Total Carb:3g, Fibers:0g, Sugars:1g, Proteins:1g