Today it's going to be delicious and fun. We're baking low carb cookies to cut out and wanted to let off steam a little creatively. The result is funny reindeer low carb cookies. With a red nose, of course.
Hey, you sweet tooth! 🍪 Do you know that too? Christmas time is approaching, the smell of freshly baked cookies is everywhere and you just can't resist.
But what if I told you that you can snack without a guilty conscience? Yes, that is possible!
Do you love cookies but want to avoid unnecessary carbohydrates? Then I have something very special for you today: Shortcrust cookies with Almond flour*! These little delicacies are not only a treat for the taste buds, they are also low carb. This means you can enjoy them without worrying about your figure.
But why is Almond flour* so good for a cookie cutter recipe? Almond flour* has a naturally nutty flavor that gives your cookies that certain something.
And it gets even better: Almond flour* is not only delicious, but also healthy. It is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. So why not try something new and spice up traditional cookies a little?
With low carb cookies for cutting out, young and old can let off steam. Depending on your mood and baking tin, you can create cute butter cookies without carbohydrates arise.
I know, it sounds almost too good to be true. But believe me, these cookies are a real insider tip! And because I believe that good things should be shared, I'm sharing my absolute favorite recipe with you below. So, stay tuned, get inspired and join me for a delicious and healthy cookie season!
By the way, we're eating a reindeer today. To be precise, Rudolf will end up on our plate of cookies. But only as a cookie, of course. Because real reindeer cookies are probably not such a burner 😄
What ingredients do I need for these low carb Christmas cookies?
A shortcrust pastry is made quickly.
A little sugar here, a little flour there, and then another load of flour and sugar. Finished are the fatteners.
But I have a better recipe for you today. One that works without flour and sugar. So a recipe for Low carb cookie cutter where we Simply replace household sugar and flour. This is quite simple and not witchcraft.
Let's take a closer look at the ingredients you need. I'll tell you what makes them so special and how you can substitute them if you don't have them at home.
Exchange flour for almond flour
I am convinced that the cookies taste better without flour. White flour simply tastes like nothing.
You can't say that about alternatives to white flour. There are so many of them. If you want to know more, take a look here: "The best low carb flours at a glance!“
One of my absolute favorites is Almond flour*. It already adds a nutty flavor to the low carb butter cookies. You don't need many more spices.
Almond flour is super healthy. It has lots of protein. The taste is slightly nutty. It contains good fats. Almond flour is gluten-free. It has fewer carbohydrates than wheat flour and is often used if you want to lose weight. It is rich in vitamins. I love it in my recipes!
You cannot replace almond flour 1:1 with grated almondsreplace almond flour *. Almond flour is de-oiled, which is the only way to keep the dough firm.
Do you decide for grated almonds*, it will be very greasy and the dough will fall apart.
If you don't have almond flour to hand, try these alternatives:
- Hazelnut flour: It can be substituted 1:1, has a similar fat content and texture. However, the taste is nuttier.
- Sunflower seed flour is a good alternative for anyone with a nut allergy. It can be used 1:1 in most recipes.
- Coconut flour*: Is much more absorbent than almond flour. You can replace one cup of almond flour with 1/4 to 1/3 Coconut flourreplace *. However, you will need to add additional liquid. Not suitable for beginners - you need to have a good feel for the consistency of the dough!
- Cashew flour: It tastes very similar to almond flour. You can substitute it directly in many recipes. The fat content is Cashews* but higher.
Do you already know these delicious low carb cookies with coconut flour?
Xylitol as a sugar substitute
Instead of household sugar, I like to use Birch sugar* (Xylitol*). It is made from birch wood or Cornstarch*. It is considered healthier because it does not cause the blood sugar level to shoot up so sharply and thus prevents cravings.
Table sugar can cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly. This can lead to energy slumps. Too much household sugar makes you fat. Birch sugar* on the other hand has a low glycemic index. It is digested and absorbed more slowly.
Therefore Birch sugar* is often the healthier choice compared to normal sugar.
Furthermore contains Xylitol* much fewer calories and carbohydrates than normal sugar. You won't notice any difference in taste.
If you can't find any in your store cupboard, you can also Erythritol* use. It may taste less sweet to some people than Birch sugar*. I hardly notice any difference. If you are unsure, you can bake a test cookie and taste it. Or you can sprinkle powdered sugar on the cookies later.
If you also opt for reindeer, they will be given a fluffy sugar coat.
Almond paste
Now we need fat so that the dough holds together. Most cookies are made with butter or margarine. If you buy nut butter, it's quite expensive, but you can use about Make your own almond butter easily!
If you don't have almonds or almond butter to hand, you can try using butter or margarine. But there are a few things to bear in mind. Almond butter adds flavor to the recipe. Butter and margarine are more neutral.
Almond butter provides a softer consistency in most recipes. It has a higher fat content. You may therefore need more butter or margarine.
In general, however, simply replace almond butter 1:1 with butter. Keep an eye on your dough. You will quickly notice if it is too dry and crumbles when you roll it out. You will also notice if it is too greasy. I recommend using almond butter or another nut butter.
Hazelnut butter is a particularly good choice. Peanut butter is also an option, but it distorts the taste of the almond flour.
Chocolate lentils and liquid chocolate
I'm really proud of the decoration 😅.
My friends' children also love these chubby reindeer.
Since most Low carb cookies look very serious, I thought to myself that it must also be fun and colorful. I'm definitely blown away and have really fallen in love with the red noses, the thick bodies and the antlers.
You can use for the Dough for your low carb cookie cutters natural Any shape of the world.
Even very simple butter cookies in the shape of a star and without decoration can look really nice for a change. Bells, trees, mushrooms, flowers - just go wild. Or let your children decide.
However, I cheated with the chocolate lentils. I couldn't find any chocolate lentils that don't contain sugar. But there are normal chocolate lentils that are free from carbs that you can use instead.
For the antlers, I used one of my low carb chocolate spreads (similar to Nutella) - the disadvantage: it doesn't set. If you prefer, you can melt sugar-free chocolate and then apply it to the cookies with a toothpick.
Have a look here: Delicious oat cookies without flour and sugar
Recipe: Shortcrust cookies with almond flour
Are you ready to get started? Now that you've got all the ingredients, nothing can stop you. 💪
By the way, I divided the dough into two parts and filled one part with Cocoa powder* colored. This makes for a colorful and varied plate. Because I only have a little Cocoa powder*, there is hardly any difference in taste.
Here you will find a very detailed recipe. It is aimed at anyone who has never baked low carb before or is trying their hand at cookies for the first time. If you bake regularly, you will find a recipe at the end of the article. Short version of the recipe.
The ingredients are enough for about 10 reindeer-sized cookies.
Ingredients for the cookie dough:
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 100 g almond butter
- 80 g almond flour
- 25 g Xylitol*
- 1 pinch salt
You still need a bowl, a scale, a hand mixer, a baking tray and baking paper.
Prepare the vanilla
Cut the vanilla pod in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. You can now see the vanilla pulp. Scrape it out with a teaspoon.
Put the vanilla pulp in a bowl.
You've already got something for next time DIY vanilla sugar!
Add the almond butter and almond flour
Now add the solid ingredients to the bowl. First the almond butter and at the same time the almond flour. Mix with a hand mixer (use a dough hook!) until a uniform mixture has formed.
If you like, you can pass the almond flour through a sieve to avoid lumps. However, I have never had this problem and therefore don't do this step.
Now come Xylitol* and salt into the bowl. A mixer with little power will now reach its limits - if this is the case for you: continue kneading with your hands. This works best in a large bowl or directly on the work surface.
Form a ball. Wrap it in cling film. Put it in the fridge. Leave the dough to rest for at least 30 minutes.
Heat oven
In the meantime, you can prepare everything you will need later. Cookie tins, rolling pin, baking paper and baking tray, almond flour to sprinkle on the work surface and possibly a spatula. What is the spatula for, you ask? I use it to lift raw cookies onto the tray and prevent them from deforming or falling apart.
This is particularly helpful for large cookies.
Now heat up the oven. We need 170° top-bottom heat.
For later, after baking, you will also need
- about one tablespoon of chocolate spread
- 30 chocolate lentils
Almond flour Shortcrust pastry Cookie cutters
Take the dough out of the fridge and leave it to warm up for about 15 minutes. This will make it smoother and easier to shape.
Sprinkle a little almond flour on the work surface and on the rolling pin.
Knead the dough. If you like, you can divide the dough in half and add 1/2 to 1 tsp Cocoa powder* fold in. If you want to do this, cut out the light-colored dough first and then the dark-colored dough. This is important so that the light-colored reindeer do not turn brown.
Form a ball and roll out the dough.
The dough should be about 0.5 cm thin.
Dip the cookie cutter in almond flour and repeat this step after every second cookie. This will prevent the dough from sticking to the tin.
Place the cookies on the baking paper about 2 cm apart.
Bake low carb cookies
The cookies in the size I made them (about 8 to 10 cm in diameter) need 10 minutes in the oven. If your cookies are smaller, the baking time will be reduced accordingly.
Do not bake them for too long, as this will make them dry.
Now you have to let them cool completely. I set them aside for two hours so that they are really cold. If you bake in winter and want to speed up the process, place the cookies outside. A little tip: protect them from cats and birds 😄
Decorating shortcrust cookies
Now you can let off steam. I used chocolate lentils for the nose and painted on the antlers with chocolate cream. Whatever you like is allowed. You can search for fun cookie designs on Pinterest and get inspired, there are some really great ideas!
Unfortunately, sugar writing always comes with sugar. But if you feel like it, you can also make your own sugar lettering without sugar. Here's what you need:
- 1 egg white
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff and slowly add the powdered xylitol. Stir until the mixture thickens and looks glossy.
Allow the lemon juice to drizzle in between. And now you have a low carb icing that looks great. The best way to apply it is with a piping bag.
You shouldn't miss out on these low carb cookies!
Low carb cookie cutter - a childhood memory
When I think back a few years - ok, a few many years - to the pre-Christmas season, the first thing I see in front of me are shortbread cookies. Cookies that I decorate together with my brother. Okay, he just eats them. But I really try hard.
My mother rolls out the dough and then we can start. We bake little teddy bears, little horses and fir trees. As soon as they come out of the oven, they are drowned in loads of sugar sprinkles. Not very healthy.
Today I've learned something new and am setting up a Dough for low carb cookies to cut out make yourself. Without carbohydrates, so without sugar and without flour. And I must say: So completely without carbs the butter cookies taste even better.
And here, as promised, the Short version of the recipe for all those who bake regularly.
Low carb cookie cutter
Ingredients
- 1/2 Vanilla bean
- 100 g Almond paste white
- 80 g Almond flour
- 25 g Xylitol
- 1 Pinch Salt
Equipment
- 1 scale
- 1 bowl
- 1 hand mixer
- 1 rolling pin
Anleitung
- Scrape out the vanilla bean and put the pulp in a bowl with the other ingredients.1/2 vanilla bean
- Mix the ingredients with the blender.100 g almond paste white, 80 g almond flour, 25 g xylitol, 1 pinch salt
- Put the dough in the refrigerator for an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 170°.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface with a rolling pin. Attention: Not too thin!
- Now it's time to cut out the cookies. If you want to bake reindeer cookies, you only need a large round mold. Alternatively, it should also work with a drinking glass.
- The Rudolfs need about 10 minutes in the oven. Let them cool properly before decorating them.
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Our conclusion
Once you've found an easy recipe for low carb cookies to cut out, you can get creative. You can also mix a little cocoa to the dough or with Cinnamon* help yourself. It always tastes wonderful. And without any carbohydrates.
Good luck and enjoy! 🫎😊
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