- December 20, 2018
- Main Dishes
Low Carb Gingerbread Cookie Bars
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The easiest keto gingerbread cookie recipe! These are gluten free, simple to make, and perfect for the holidays!
I’ll be honest and tell you that I have never been the biggest fan of gingerbread. I’m more of a peanut butter and chocolate kind of girl (as seen here in this keto peanut butter cookie skillet). However, I loved how these bars came out.
Cookie bars are also so easy to throw together because you don’t have to stand there and roll out a bunch of dough and bake pan after pan. Just dump, bake, and you’re done!
To make these lower in carb I tried to find the lowest carb black strap molasses I could find (I used the Plantation brand which is 11 net carbs per tablespoon).
Many of my keto followers over on Instagram did mention that yacon syrup is a perfect low carb replacement to molasses. I still used the molasses however because it was cheaper and easier to find.
Do what works for you! Find the full recipe for these Low Carb Gingerbread Cookie Bars below and read on for the tips and tricks!
“School” Supplies:
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- 8×8″ Baking Pan
- Rubber Spatula
“Class” Notes:
Like I mentioned above, this recipe is so easy and comes together quickly. Simply combine the softened cream cheese, butter, and low carb sweetener (I use the lakanto brand) together in a bowl.
Mix in the vanilla, molasses, and the spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger). Finish it off by adding the almond flour, xanthan gum (really really helps with making the bars tender and not crumbly), baking powder, and a little salt.
Once everything is mixed well, simply spread all the dough into a greased 8×8″ pan and bake! Top with cream cheese frosting and share your little heart out (or don’t)! If you’re looking for other great holiday low carb cookies, be sure to also check out my Keto Peanut Butter Blossoms and my 1 net carb Keto Almond Biscotti!
Bon Appeteach,
-L
Low Carb Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Softened Butter NOT MELTED
- 4 oz. Cream Cheese softened
- 2 Eggs
- 1 3/4 cups Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Low Carb Sweetener
- 2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum
- 1 tbsp. Black strap Molasses or Yacon Syrup
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Ginger
- Frosting-
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp. Powdered Low Carb Sweetener
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla
- 2 tbsp. Almond Milk
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8X8" pan with non-stick spray or coconut oil.
- 2. In a bowl, combine the softened butter and low carb sweetener.
- 3. Next, add the softened cream cheese and molasses, then the eggs and mix until blended.
- 4. Add the almond flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, spices, and mix well.
- 5. Add the whole mixture to an 8X8" pan and spread till it is even.
- 6. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Allow to cool before frosting.
- 7. In a mixing bowl combine the frosting ingredients and mix until smooth. Spread over the top of the cooled bars.
- 8. Cut into 12-15 individual cookies. Optional- Garnish with fresh grated cinnamon or nutmeg