Chewy SCD Honey Ginger Cookies
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Soft and chewy ginger cookies sweetened only with honey, perfect for satisfying a sweet craving while adhering to the Specific Carbohydrate Diet.
Time
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
2 cup almond flour (Finely ground)
0.5 tsp baking soda (Only baking soda is allowed, while baking powder is not due to starch)
0.35 tsp salt (Fine sea salt)
2 tsp ginger (Fresh grated)
1 tsp cinnamon (Ground)
0.5 tsp nutmeg (Ground)
0.5 cup Coconut oil (Or butter unsalted, softened or ghee)
0.5 cup honey (Pure honey)
2 Large egg (Only egg yolks, discard whites)
1 Tsp Vanilla
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- 3
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter (or ghee), honey, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in the egg until fully combined.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
- 6
Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a fork or your fingers.
- 8
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers should still look soft.
- 9
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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