Nutritious Twists on 3 Classic Cookie Recipes

Christmas is a week away and holiday baking is full speed ahead. Trying to limit unhealthy ingredients may be difficult this time of year, but we have you covered with these cookie recipes. With healthy takes on three classic cookies, we know your family and friends will love these options. Happy baking!

Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

Amid Christmas baking, it’s hard to imagine the dessert table without a tray of sugar cookies. This recipe features almond flour to make the cookies light, buttery and delicious.

Ingredients:

4 cups almond flour

1 tablespoon baking soda

3/4 cup butter softened

3/4 cup cane sugar or erythritol (monk fruit extract)

2 large eggs room temperature

1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

All-purpose flour or coconut flour for dusting and rolling

Icing and sprinkles (optional)

1 cup icing sugar

2 tablespoons cold water

Sprinkles of choice

For the full recipe, visit iFoodReal.

Whole Wheat Snickerdoodles

If you’re looking for a healthy snickerdoodle recipe, we have one for you! It incorporates whole wheat flour without compromising flavor. This dessert can even go dairy free with plant-based butter.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups and 1 tablespoon whole wheat white flour

3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (plant based or conventional)

1 large egg room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the full recipe, visit Fit Mitten Kitchen.

White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal cookies may not at the top of everyone’s favorite cookie list, but this recipe will have you second-guessing. Add in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries for a sweet and festive twist. Just be sure to make enough for everyone!

Ingredients:

Wet

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into tablespoon pads

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry

1 1/2 cups rolled oats, lightly pulverized

1 cup white whole wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1/2 cup dried cranberries

Optional Toppings

White chocolate chips

Sea salt

For the full recipe, visit Fit Foodie Finds.