Looking for a new recipe for your holiday cookie swap? Try these reduced-sugar and low-calorie gingerbread cookies made with Stevia In The Raw® and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
For Frosting
- 1 (4 ounce) package cold cream cheese, cubed
- ½ stick unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- ¼ cup Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
For Cookies
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag
- 1/3 cup unsulfured molasses
- ¼ cup applesauce
- 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 large egg
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, stevia, molasses, applesauce, ginger, and egg. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 4
Use a tablespoon to scoop out dough. Roll dough into balls. Place on the baking sheet 1 inch apart. Very slightly flatten cookies with your palm.
Step 5
Bake until puffy and set, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
Step 6
For frosting, in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium speed until very smooth. With mixer running, add butter a little at a time, beating constantly. Add powdered sugar, stevia, and vanilla and beat just until smooth.
Step 7
Use a small offset spatula to spread frosting on top of cookies.
Cook’s Note:
Feel free to use ground nutmeg instead of grated.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 30 | |
Calories 94 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat2g | 10% |
Cholesterol14mg | 5% |
Sodium97mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate15g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars7g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium18mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium79mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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