In a quaint, sunlit kitchen filled with the aroma of spices, the “Completely Keto Ginger Snaps” recipe was born out of a festive experiment by a grandmother who cherished the holiday season but was newly navigating the waters of a ketogenic diet. Known in her family for her legendary ginger snaps, she faced a challenge when her granddaughter was diagnosed with a condition that necessitated a sugar-free, low-carb diet. Unwilling to let her granddaughter miss out on the holiday traditions, she set out to reinvent her beloved recipe.
Armed with determination and a pantry full of keto-friendly ingredients, she experimented with coconut flour, stevia, and spices until she captured the essence of her traditional ginger snaps in a completely keto-friendly form. The first batch, warm from the oven and rich with the flavors of ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon, was a triumph. Not only did it bring a smile to her granddaughter’s face, but it also introduced a new holiday favorite to the family.
These ginger snaps, with their perfect blend of spice and sweetness, quickly became more than just a cookie; they were a testament to the grandmother’s love and creativity. Shared among friends and extended family, the recipe for “Completely Keto Ginger Snaps” spread, bringing a touch of holiday joy and inclusivity to many more tables, proving that tradition and health can indeed go hand in hand.
Completely Keto Ginger Snaps
Grandma Blanche didn't cook very much at all. She bought everything. And I knew that when I went to visit her, there would always be a box of ginger snaps waiting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup Stevia
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 350 ° F. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, mix the wet ingredients butter, Stevia, egg and vanilla extract well.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix with a hand mixer until the combination. The cookie dough is slightly stiff and crumbly.
4. Use a spoon to measure each cookie. Smooth the top of each cookies with a spatula or just use your fingers.
5. Bake at 350 ° F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned at the top
Recipe Notes
