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Healthier Christmas Biscuits

Festive and delicious Christmas biscuits made with healthier ingredients for a guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 24 biscuits
Calories 85 kcal

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.