Healthier Christmas Biscuits
Festive and delicious Christmas biscuits made with healthier ingredients for a guilt-free treat.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Baking Sheets
- 1 Cookie Cutters Christmas themed
Ingredients
Dough
- 1.5 cup whole wheat flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 0.25 cup coconut sugar Or maple syrup
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter Or coconut oil for dairy-free
- 1 large egg Flax egg for vegan
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk of choice Almond or oat milk
Decoration
- Sugar-free icing Recipe below or store-bought
- Natural food coloring Beetroot powder, spinach powder
- Sprinkles Healthier option preferred
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt.1.5 cup whole wheat flour, 0.5 cup almond flour, 0.25 cup coconut sugar, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 0.25 tsp salt
- Cut in the cold butter (or coconut oil) using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.0.5 cup unsalted butter
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg (or flax egg) and vanilla extract. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp milk of choice
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use Christmas cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the biscuits cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate with sugar-free icing, natural food coloring, and sprinkles, if desired.Sugar-free icing, Natural food coloring
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.