If the idea of going 100-percent Paleo over the holidays is too much to bear, whip up these healthier-for-you New England gingerbread cookies made without any wheat, refined sugar, or gluten!
We love these cookies, but keep in mind that they are not entirely Paleo. This recipe contains coconut sugar and molasses, which are not Paleo, and more nuts (in the form of almond flour) than we normally recommend eating in a single sitting. However, these New England-style holiday cookies are still a much healthier choice than a traditional cookie recipe.
Best of all, this recipe is super easy to bring together. Simply mix the wet ingredients in one mixing bowl, and the dry ingredients in another. Slowly pour the wet into dry and mix until just combined. Roll into balls, then place on a cookie sheet and press down gently with the bottom of a glass to form the flat shape. To prevent sticking, we recommend dipping the glass into almond flour first. Bake for 10 minutes, cool completely, and enjoy!
Want to make these a bit healthier? Substitute ¼ cup of chopped pitted dates (about four whole dates) instead of the coconut sugar.