Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Cookies
These keto cranberry orange cookies are soft, lightly chewy, and made with almond flour for the perfect low carb holiday treat. Loaded with dried cranberries and fresh orange zest to create classic cranberry orange cookies without sugar. A simple option for keto baking, holiday cookie trays, and festive desserts.
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour superfine blanched
- ¼ cup butter unsalted, softened (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 egg large
- ¼ cup cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sweetener like allulose, or monk fruit blend
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp xanthan gum
- Zest of 1 large orange about 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp orange juice fresh, for flavor and aroma
- ⅓ cup dried unsweetened cranberries chopped (or fresh cranberries if you like tartness)
Orange Glaze
- 3 tbsp sweetener powdered
- 1 tsp orange juice
- vanilla extract a few drops
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C / 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sweetener until smooth and fluffy (about 1–2 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice, mixing until fully combined.
- Stir in the almond flour, baking powder, and xanthan gum until a soft dough forms, then fold in the cranberries.
- Shape and chill. Place the dough on a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Wrap it tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Slice the dough. When ready to bake, use a sharp, serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion to cut the log into roughly ⅓-inch thick circles. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to firm up completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 9g