Diabetes-Friendly Christmas Cookie Recipes

Celebrate the season with a batch of classic Christmas cookies. From gingerbread to sugar cookies, we've reduced the carbs, calories, and sugar--but kept the flavor--in your favorite holiday cookie recipes. Bake these delicious diabetic cookies today!
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Raspberry-Fig Linzer Cookies

Start to finish: 2 hrs 50 mins
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Linzer torte, made with a nut crust and filled with raspberry jam, is a favorite treat in Austria. This is a low-calorie, lower-fat version of that classic dessert.

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Almond Fudge Rounds

Start to finish: 40 mins
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Even though this low-calorie cookie recipe is made with egg whites and plain low-fat yogurt, the cookies still taste rich and sweet.

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Gingerbread Cookies

Start to finish: 2 hrs 50 mins
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Molasses, ginger, cinnamon and cloves flavor these holiday cookies which have just 73 calories each.

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Sugar Cookie Cutouts

Start to finish: 1 hr 36 mins
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Here's a low-calorie, lower-fat version of traditional sugar cookie dough. Roll out and shape it for all your favorite holiday cookies.

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Cranberry-White Chocolate Cornmeal Tea Biscuits

Start to finish: 35 mins
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Little biscuits are flavored with dried cranberries and white chocolate for a sweet bite that's just right with coffee or as a snack.

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Rosemary-Orange Shortbread

Start to finish: 40 mins
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Looking for a unique, diabetes-friendly desert? This shortbread, flavored with rosemary and topped with a white chocolate drizzle, is ready in just 40 minutes.

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Black Forest Tartlets

Start to finish: 55 mins
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Perfect for holiday parties, these diabetic-friendly mini desserts are filled with a great-tasting blend of pudding and dried cherries.

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Mexican Chocolate Cutouts

Start to finish: 1 hr 15 mins
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These spicy chocolate cutout cookies are delicious and fun to make. You can decorate them with chocolate or vanilla icing--or both!

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Peppermint Mocha Chocolate Bark

Start to finish: 45 mins
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With just a few simple steps, you can transform plain chocolate into a divine treat with this chocolate bark recipe. We stir chopped peppermint candies and chocolate-covered espresso beans into this chocolate bark, which is perfect for a gift.

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4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie

Start to finish: 40 mins
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This irresistible diabetic-friendly peanut butter cookie recipe contains no flour. For Christmas or special occasions, imprint them with cookie cutters to fit the season instead of the star-shaped cutter.

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Walnut Raspberry Thumbprints

Start to finish: 2 hrs 45 mins
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Little oatmeal cookies are rolled in nuts, baked, then filled with jewel-colored fruit preserves for a sweet and pretty treat.

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Red and White Wreaths

Start to finish: 1 hr 20 mins
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Suit your taste by using your choice of almond or mint extract for these crisp cookies.

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Simple Almond Cookies

Start to finish: 45 mins
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For a snack or sweet dessert, enjoy one of these flourless cookies. Drizzle chocolate on top for added pizzazz.

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Crisp Spice Cookies

Start to finish: 1 hr 50 mins
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This crisp, paper-thin cookie recipe of northern European descent makes a wonderful low calorie dessert. Just 50 calories for two cookies.

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Orange-Almond Slices

Start to finish: 2 hrs
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These twice-baked almond- and orange-flavored cookies are wonderful on cookie trays or served with fresh fruit or ice cream. Dip one edge of the crunchy slices into melted chocolate to dress them up for a special celebration.

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Peppermint Checkerboard Cookies

Start to finish: 3 hrs 50 mins
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The red and white design makes these white chocolate and peppermint cookies especially colorful for holiday cookie trays and casual gatherings.

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Bittersweet Chocolate-Orange Truffles

Start to finish: 12 hrs
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While orange adds an exotic note, much of the flavor of these simple yet sophisticated candies comes from the chocolate, so choose a semisweet or bittersweet with a flavor and level of sweetness you enjoy. The recipe makes a big batch of truffles--plenty for gift-giving. Although they should be stored in the refrigerator, they're best served after sitting at room temperature for about 5 minutes. Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell.

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Vanilla Candy Cane Peppermint Bars

Start to finish: 1 hr 40 mins
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These festive bars are easy to make for a cookie swap or holiday treats for friends and family.

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